Soutard Size:12x750ml let me at least note

let me at least note that Soter’s employment of old heirloom selections he brought with him from California (and that long informed special bottlings under his Etude label) has without question been instrumental in the delicious distinctiveness of his Mineral Ridge bottlings

The nose is subtly aromatic with dark fruit

blackberry pie and blueberry compote with a touch of cedar chest

The fruit bestows purity

Soutard Size:12x750ml let me at least noteFirm, strict, hard style of wine that is better on the floral, cherry, thyme and earthy, smoky nose than on the still, tannic, , crisp, palate. It's interesting that although they want to produce a modern, styled wine, this is really more in the old school, classic vein.