35% Corvina
who has called it home for generations
which impart classic Napa Valley bold fruit intensity
The palate is crisp and deliciously balanced
a straw-yellow robe with nice
Domaine Faury, Côte-Rotie, Northern Rhône, France 2016 natural 35% CorvinaThese wines have always inspired fascination: powerful yet fresh and ethereal, they feature never ending aromas of eucalyptus, menthol, game, leather, violets, spice . . . an exotic, earthy bouquet expressed with subtlety and grace. Sadly, these prized bottles have dwindled with each cork pulled, as traditionalist vignerons on the unforgiving Roasted Slope have proven elusive. Domaine Faury represents a rare exception, and I envision this Cte Rtie