or mushroom dishes with plenty of depth and spice
Lustau’s legendary capataz (cellar master)
Once the grapes were picked they were immediately pressed to minimise skin contact followed by cool fermentation in with selected yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
yet strikingly fresh
the 2023 Valli Gibbston Pinot Noir is a captivating expression of this alpine sub-region
2020 Merlot, Château Oumsiyat Riedel Value Packs or mushroom dishes with plentyThe Bekaa Velvet Red This is Lebanese Merlot with smooth edges, generous fruit and a warm Mediterranean glow. It opens with black plum, blackberry and dark cherry, then moves into chocolate, vanilla, soft spice and a gentle earthy undertone. It is plush and approachable, but the altitude of the Bekaa Valley gives it enough freshness to stop things feeling heavy. The palate is smooth, fruit forward and rounded, with ripe black fruit, cocoa, vanilla and