di Costanzo, Caldwell Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

di Costanzo, Caldwell Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonDi Costanzo gets fruit from Block 11, planted in the early 1980s to Clone 337, with a bit of Clone 15. The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Caldwell Vineyard spent 20 days on skins, a bit longer than usual, then went into Taransaud barrels for aging (40% new). Cool, restrained scents include hints of pencil shavings, violets, cassis, black cherries and blueberriesa superbly nuanced and complex nose. In the mouth, the wine is medium to full bodied and framed by

Nice saline kick on the finish

with a delicate yet concentrated structure and a salty

62 ha parcel)

22 ha parcel)

There is a distinct sense of restraint to the moderately austere

These wines by Giovanni Rosso are distinguished by the smooth consistency of their tannins

And it will be even better with 3-5 years of age

The 2001 Cote Rotie La Landonne reveals a roasted espresso character along with licorice

A very subtle hint of wood frames pure and relatively elegant red and blue pinot fruit aromas that introduce delicious mineral-inflected flavors that possess good detail and punch

The natural coolness of the site is in evidence as the nose is ripe but airy and elegant with its spicy and fresh essence of various red berry scents

Worth your interest

Spicy and a bit harsh on the nose at the moment