Vallouit, Cote Rotie Voniere other_regions_italy The 2014 is all Sanford

The 2014 is all Sanford & Benedict fruit

There is good richness to the detailed and moderately refined middle weight flavors that deliver good punch and power if perhaps less refinement than one might expect given the appellation

This year was rainy until end of August and a wipeout was saved by a good September and October

ruby/purple color

Very expressive

Vallouit, Cote Rotie Voniere other_regions_italy The 2014 is all SanfordSeamless. Shows lovely, sweet fruit and firm but ripe tannins, with enough good acidity kicking in on the fresh finish. Offers a panoply of spice, smoke, fancy oak and black fruit. Should improve with cellaring. Best from 2003 through 2015. 250 cases made. PM