2021 | Tierra Roja Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville Grauburgunder an exception to the overall

an exception to the overall red-fruited nature of the vintage

The palate is full-bodied with robust yet velvety tannins that provide structure and balance

It takes a while to reveal its complexity and finesse underlined by fine notes of stone fruit

Jean-Pierre’s version is called Sauvage because it is an ancient selection massale of this variety unique adapted to the climate of Geneva

and graphite flavors abound

2021 | Tierra Roja Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville Grauburgunder an exception to the overallThe nose is a racy, firm, precise medley of concentrated red cherry and red currant fruit, with notes of cinnamon, baking spice, toasted cedar and a rich core of Oakville minerality. The fruit is almost sweetly rich on the palate, while the classy savory accents stay on point and the mineral strain joins with a deep spine of tannin to make the otherwise graceful fruit, youthfully gutsy. The finish is extremely long and shows the traditional TR polish.