Saint Cosme, Gigondas Valbelle Size:6x1.5L To explain some of the

To explain some of the many things I saw and learned from them

the palate has a firm

Bodega Catena Zapata has been owned by the Catena family since 1902

with glistening verbena

Cellarmaster Hervé Deschamps’ first solo vintage and still one of his best

Saint Cosme, Gigondas Valbelle Size:6x1.5L To explain some of theThe 2003 Gigondas Cuvee Valbelle is a blend of 90% Grenache, and the balance Syrah, that was aged in 50% new French oak. A big, ripe, full bodied effort that holds everything together, it gives up notions of black plums, blackberries and cassis to go with pepper, cured meats and roasted herbs. Possessing rock solid, mid palate depth and a core of sweet fruit, its drinking at point, but should have a gradual evolution over the coming 4 5 years. The