Candea Blanco Monterrei, Spain 2022 Syrah perhaps more Pauillac than Saint-Julien

perhaps more Pauillac than Saint-Julien

A whiff of flint precedes fresh lemon notes that pervade the entire wine with vivid freshness

the "air-conditioning" pathway through the Coast Range where marine air blows in from the Pacific Ocean

These wines are similar in many ways to Basque cuisine: deceptively simple

It shows the varietal character and the juicy and round style of the Valtuille vineyards

Candea Blanco Monterrei, Spain 2022 Syrah perhaps more Pauillac than Saint-JulienOn the nose, beeswax, honeycomb, golden apple, wet stone. On the palate, mouth filling and expansive. Ripe apple and pear are framed by stony minerals, lambswool and flowers. Beautifully balanced between fruit and mineral, weight and acidity. Long, mouthwatering finish.