Michael Shaps Tannat 2020 (750ml) Andalucía Notes of raspberries and cherries

Notes of raspberries and cherries with red licorice

and gusting winds that provide an extended growing season ideal for Chardonnay

capturing the essence of sophistication in a combination of fruity flavours

94pts Jeb Dunnuck

whole-cluster pressing

Michael Shaps Tannat 2020 (750ml) Andalucía Notes of raspberries and cherriesA varietal originally from the Madiran region of southwestern France; Michael was one of the first to work with it in Virginia. Prior to fermentation, grapes were cold soaked and had a maceration period of 48 hours in order to extract tannin and color. Aged in 66% new French oak for 23 months. This wine is high acid, high alcohol, and high in tannin, which makes it great for aging; this vintage is prepared to age for ten or more years. Even so