Hudson Ranch Phoenix 2019From the celebrated Hudson Ranch estate in Carneros, this 2019 Phoenix is a beguiling red blend made with precision and depth. It comprises 68% Merlot and 32% Cabernet Franc sourced from four distinct vineyard sites, vinified with native yeasts and matured in French oak barrels for 20 months. Deep garnet in the glass, this wine opens with bold aromas of black plum, dark cherry, cassis and mulberries, followed by notes of tobacco leaf, cocoa, and

From their vineyards at Quinta Sao Luiz on the steep slopes above the Douro to their aging cellars in Vila Nova da Gaia

blended and put back to barrel for a few months

a family-owned winery with a rich history

Vincent created his own brand and moved to Meursault to expand

Rooted in a legacy dating back to 1836

due to its skin-contact style

shaped by the coastal influence of the Atlantic winds

Corvina Grossa

and ginger

Ultramarine

whose neighbours wines are regularly sold for double the price

This Grenache Noir from the deep South of France is steeped in texture and character