Samuel Louis Smith Escolle Vineyard Gamay Noir Santa Lucia Highlands CA 2023

Tasting Notes: Vibrant red cherry and raspberry mingle with cranberry, rose petal and crushed pepper. Lithe and savory, the palate shows pomegranate, blood orange and black tea over stony minerality, bright acidity and fine, chalk-dusted tannins, finishing long, spicy and refreshingly energetic.

Composition: 100% Gamay Noir

Pair with: Charcoal-Grilled Skirt Steak, Herb-Roasted Chicken, Wild Mushroom And Gruyère Tart

Hold Time: Now–2034

Alcohol by Volume: 12.6%

Acclaim: 95 Points, Wine Enthusiast

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