Domaine Rostaing, Syrah, Ampodium, Côte-Rotie, Northern Rhône, France 2018 orange As a result of his

As a result of his vision

Water stress began to develop at the end of June in some plots in the Enclos and increased in July

and bottled when ready to drink

The 2015 vintage of Sirène de Giscours offers a rich black cherry

Light vanilla notes sway between sweet and savory

Domaine Rostaing, Syrah, Ampodium, Côte-Rotie, Northern Rhône, France 2018 orange As a result of hisMostly blended but still in barrel, the 2018 Cte Rtie Ampodium is a terrific introduction to the Cte Rties of Rostaing. Mulberries and licorice appear on the nose, followed by savory notes of espresso and black olives on the medium to full bodied palate. It's silky, fine and complex, with a long, softly dusty finish. I also tasted a richer, more structured lot from la Viallire that will be blended in, along with a terrific looking barrel from Leyat