2020 | Checkerboard Vineyards Kings Row Red | Diamond Mountain Chateau Val Joanis It remains one of the

It remains one of the standouts of the growing season and actually replicates previous showings just the week earlier and in January

a fine thread of acidity and a round

offering a pleasing grip and age-worthiness

creamy texture and echo throughout an energetic finish

My favorite of the Gigondas lineup

2020 | Checkerboard Vineyards Kings Row Red | Diamond Mountain Chateau Val Joanis It remains one of theCheckerboard Kings Row is produced from grapes grown in the Aurora Vineyard which is located in a small valley midway up Diamond Mountain on a large knoll at an elevation of 1,200 feet. The knoll projects off the mountainside, giving the vineyard full southern exposure, open light from the east and west, and protection from Napa Valleys summer fog. Six acres are planted in the knolls rich, volcanic soils that are riddled with basalt cobble and loamy