Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee - 2013 (750ml) Sonoma Coast with typical weather not returning

with typical weather not returning until September

it is to be admired for its authenticity

-Josh Raynolds

More similar to Bordeaux first or second-growth than a Spanish Ribera del Duero

it is a head-turning

Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee - 2013 (750ml) Sonoma Coast with typical weather not returningDeep ruby. Potent aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice pastille, woodsmoke, game and garrigue, plus a peppery nuance that adds spiciness and lift. Round and fleshy on the palate, offering intense blackberry and bitter cherry flavors that become livelier and sweeter with air. The very long, energetic, sharply focused finish features fine grained tannins and subtle, lingering notes of dark berries and smoked meat. Vinous 93 points