Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup Rouge Cuvee Sainte Agnes 2016 sku_2296179 while about 10% come from

while about 10% come from the grand cru part of the vineyard

Vivid toasted oak aromas and rich clove and cinnamon flavors dominate this full-bodied and moderately tannic wine as blackberries and black cherries take a back seat

with decent oaking and ripe tannins

the Anderson Valley AVA is in a narrow valley carved out by years of erosion from the Navarro River

Blend: 55% Grenache Noir

Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup Rouge Cuvee Sainte Agnes 2016 sku_2296179 while about 10% come fromBoth ripe and showing a great freshness, Sainte Agns opens with a great complexity on the nose : tobacco, spices and fruit. The palate reveals a good tension and a silky and elegant texture. A wine with plenty of qualities !