2020 Chateau Fortia Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape [WS92][JD90-92][JS91] Oak Knoll District "A bouquet of Bartlett pear

"A bouquet of Bartlett pear and lychee leads to flavors of tangerine

with a sophisticated note of minerality emerging on the long

the 3210 comes across as a bit severe in style today

complex and nicely tannic wine

lingering salinity on the finish

2020 Chateau Fortia Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape [WS92][JD90-92][JS91] Oak Knoll District "A bouquet of Bartlett pearProducer: Chateau Fortia Region: Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France Blend: 45% Grenache, 45% Syrah, 10% Mourvdre Year: 2020 Wine Spectator, 92 Points "Supple and engaging, with steeped cherry and cassis melded with ganache and woodsy savory bass notes. Grilled orange peeledged acidity brings good energy to the warm, ripe profile, while a refreshing menthol note marks the nicely melded close. Grenache, Mourvdre and Syrah. Drink now through 2030. 8,000