California & Santa Maria Wine - Element Trilogy 2010
Ca’Del Grevino
60% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 20% Dolcetto
10 months in 100% French oak barrels (50% new)

A rich nose of ripe plum, boysenberry and black pepper. It is well-integrated in its youth, with subtle hints of tobacco leaf, mocha and blackberry on the palate. Nice moderate tannins. It is a bold, luscious wine which shows its best when paired with richmeals.
 
 
 
Natacha Chave - Crozes Hermitage
100% Syrah
AOC Crozes Hermitage
In vats
Organic viticulture

Crozes-Hermitage has a dark crimson colour with purple sheens. The nose detects flowery characteristics combined with subtle contributions from violets, clafoutis, turmeric, ras-el-hanout and cocoa… The palate reveals a round and fleshy texture with the support of touch of spice.
 
 
Olga Raffault - Les Picasses
100% Cabernet Franc
AOC Chinon
12 to 24 months aging in wood barrels

The nose is built on liquorice and cocoa. The same cocoa is present in the mouth along with raspberries and blackcurrants hints to achieve a pepper flavored finish. It is, without any doubt, a highly delicate wine.
 
 
Tenute Sella - San Sebastiano Allo Zoppo
Lessona, Biella
85% Nebbiolo, 15% Vespolina
DOC Coste della Sesia 2009
24 months in 25 HL Slavonian oak barrels and 12 months in allier oak barrels

It has a bright gamet color. The nose is mineral, spicy and enriched with notes of flowers, leather and humus. The mouth is balanced, decisive, harmonious with soft tannins, able to give a long and persistent finish.