Franck Balthazar Côtes Du Rhône Rouge, 2023 Sonoma County the vineyards experienced inconsistent weather

the vineyards experienced inconsistent weather that reduced yield and ripened the remaining grapes quickly

From the light citrus and white pepper aroma

and 20% Chardonnay from a single vineyard in Champagne

Milled by hand using ax and wooden mallet

this wine is rich with a strong acidic backbone

Franck Balthazar Côtes Du Rhône Rouge, 2023 Sonoma County the vineyards experienced inconsistent weatherThis wine is 40% Grenache, and 60% Syrah all sourced from a single parcel in the Rhone. A delightful bottling of Rhone wine, with plenty of blackberry, smoke, leather, plum, and cherry. Pair with Skirt Steak Taco's, or Texas Chili (no beans).