Discover a brand that is ‘a complete Spanish wine universe’
Discover a brand that is ‘a complete Spanish wine universe’
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Discover a brand that is ‘a complete Spanish wine universe’
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Certain grape varieties, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Nebbiolo, naturally contain higher tannins, while Pinot Noir and Gamay have lower levels. Pinot Noir and Gamay, for example, are low in tannins—that’s because those grapes have thinner skins and fewer tannin-rich compounds—while Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot are high.
A few weeks ago, I shared a Post & Vine Carignane from Contra Costa County that reminded me just how compelling this underappreciated grape can be. This week, I opened another bottle, this time from Mendocino County’s historic Testa Vineyard. I was once again impressed by the character and versatility of Carignane. Farmed by the same family for generations and grown using organic and biodynamic practices, the Post & Vine 2022 Carignane from Testa Vineyard in Mendocino is the Please The Palate Wine of the Week.