Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 47
state of tension, notes of underbrush, spice
and herbs adding detail. Made from sérine,
an old variant of syrah, with 30 percent whole
clusters, this is a serious St-Joseph, to drink
now or hold another decade. § Craft + Estate/
The Winebow Group, NY
226260
92 | François Grenier
$31
92 | Domaine
Bernard Gripa
$42
2015 St-Joseph Chaussonot (Best Buy) ^
Only the second vintage for François Grenier, a grower in St-Désirat who sold his grapes
until 2014, this is a little bit oaky, but in a delicious way. The smoke, earth and dried herb
scents conjure up a campfire in a forest clearing; the savor of the dark, firm fruit conjures
up thoughts of the roast lamb that would go
well with it. § Domaine Select Wine Estates, NY
226318
2015 St-Joseph ^ The Gripas organically farm
nearly 40 acres of vines in the granite soils
of St-Joseph, their oldest vines surpassing 80
years. This cuvée, selected from their middleaged vines (30 to 45 years old), is lush in violet scents and purple fruit, with a chocolatey
density from its smooth tannins. It feels fresh
and generous, the acidity keeping the wine
lively, and suggesting it will age well. § Wines
of France, Mountainside, NJ
226187
91 | Jean-Michel Gerin
$31
90 | Gabriel Meffre
$30
VIN DE FRANCE
226312
226293
93 | Francois Villard
$20
2016 Vin de France L'Appel des Sereines
Syrah (Best Buy) ^ A blend of young-vine
fruit pulled from four parcels ranging from
Ardoix in St-Joseph to St-Michel-sur-Rhône
and Vérin near Condrieu, this syrah soars on
cool blue fruit. It's ripe yet streamlined, with
a refreshing menthol note and vibrant acidity
that lift the wine out of its earthy, dark-berried richness and send it skyward in a cloud
of near-weightless flavor that lasts. § JAE Wine
Imports, Napa, CA
90 | Domaine
Bernard Gripa
$21
2015 Vin de France Cerise (Best Buy) ^ A
lean, foresty green note and grippy tannins
signal the cabernet sauvignon that makes up
half this blend; young-vine syrah from hilltop plateaus in St-Joseph make up the rest,
filling out the wine with dark, plummy fruit.
The blend works well, especially given time
in a decanter, when the tannins mellow and
the fruit turns more savory, toward notes of
black olives and green tea. § Wines of France,
Mountainside, NJ n
THIRTEENTH ANNUAL
A N D E R S O N V A L L E Y
AROMATIC WHITE WINE
F
E
S
T
I
V
A
L
F E B R UA RY 2 4 - 2 5 2 0 1 8
2015 St-Joseph (Best Buy) ^ This checks all
the boxes for St-Joseph, and with admirable
restraint: The fruit is tangy and fresh, red
plum flavors underlined with a hint of game,
and seasoned lightly with black pepper and
floral notes. It feels like the fruit was caught
at a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness,
so the wine lasts with succulence. § Esprit du
Vin, Port Washington, NY
226453
2016 St-Joseph St-Etienne (Best Buy) ^
Cocoa-powder tannins give this syrah
enough grip to handle a hanger steak while
the lush floral scents give the wine grace and
lift. It feels generous and meaty, a firm StJoseph for bistro food. § Vision Wine & Spirits,
Secaucus, NJ
226414
88 | Maison Denuzière
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Gewürztraminer
$30
2015 St-Joseph (Best Buy) ^ Oak tannins and
spice give this dark, ripe syrah a staunch,
dense feel; give it a whirl in a decanter and a
thick steak to balance. § Boutique Wine Collection, Philadelphia, PA
Muscat
Pinot Blanc
Presented by Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association
Educational Sessions, Grand Tasting, Winemaker Dinner, Winery Open Houses
For more information and tickets visit www.avwines.com
http://www.avwines.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Wine & Spirits - February 2018
Contents
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - Cover1
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - Cover2
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 1
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 2
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 3
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 4
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - Contents
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 6
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 7
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 8
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 9
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 10
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 11
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 12
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 13
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 14
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 15
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 16
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 17
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 18
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 19
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 20
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 21
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 22
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 23
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 24
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 25
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 26
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 27
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 28
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 29
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 30
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 31
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 32
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 33
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 34
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 35
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 36
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 37
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 38
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 39
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 40
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 41
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 42
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 43
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 44
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 45
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 46
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 47
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 48
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 49
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 50
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 51
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 52
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 53
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 54
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 55
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 56
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 57
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 58
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 59
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 60
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 61
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 62
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 63
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 64
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 65
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 66
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 67
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 68
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 69
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 70
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 71
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 72
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 73
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 74
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 75
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 76
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 77
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 78
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 79
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 80
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 81
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 82
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 83
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 84
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 85
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 86
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 87
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - 88
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - Cover3
Wine & Spirits - February 2018 - Cover4
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2024spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2023winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2023fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2023summer
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2023spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2022winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2022fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2022summer
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2022spring
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202112
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2021winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202110
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202108
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202106
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202104
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202102
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202012
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2020winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202010
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202008
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202006
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202004
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/202002
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201912
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201911
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201910
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201908
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201906
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201904
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201902
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201812
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2018_winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201810
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201809
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201808
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201806
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201804
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201802
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201712
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2017winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201710
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201709
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201708
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201706
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201704
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201702
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201612
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2016winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201610
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2016fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201608
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201606
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201604
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201602
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201512
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2015winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201510
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2015fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201508
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201506
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201504
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201502
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201412
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2014winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201410
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2014fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201408
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201406
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201404
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201402
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201312
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2013winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201310
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2013fall
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201308
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201306
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201304
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201302
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201212
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/2012winter
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201210
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/fall2012
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201208
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201206
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201204
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201202
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/drm_test
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201112
https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/winespirits/201110
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com