Natte Valleij P.O.W. 2021 (750ml) Ardèche

Natte Valleij P.O.W. 2021 (750ml) ArdècheGranted in 1715, the historic Natte Valleij and its grand old Cape Dutch buildings have been home to quite a few interesting people and produced its fair share of fine Cape Wines.

Red fruit flavors lead—cherries and red currants—interlaced with subtle earthiness and a chalky mineral core

cool growing season of 2023

creamy and velvety soft

goes through an extended maceration on the skins

it is not a Pédesclaux with profound depth and I was anticipating greater "volume

This wine has a fragrant aroma and a light sweetness

Serve at: 10-12° C

and subtle floral and spicy notes define the bouquet

The Pays d'Oc (Languedoc-Roussillon)

Beautifully dovetailed tropical fruit is intermingled with crisp acidity and terrific chalky minerality

Full of energy but not sharp

sharp and saline with rustic finesse