Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux 2016 Bottle:12 The Alexander Valley fruit provides

The Alexander Valley fruit provides the backbone to this Sauvignon Blanc

but they also farm small parcels of Vespolina and Uva Rara

layered tannins give way to rich flavors of ripe black cherry

a Mexican company based in Oaxaca and Mexico City

Fernando makes small batches of Xicaru Mezcal at his palenque in Matatlán

Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux 2016 Bottle:12 The Alexander Valley fruit providesThe 2016 Echezeaux shows weighty flavors of dark berries, earth, game, and oak, gorgeously integrated together, giving way to a rustic, grippy finish; will age gracefully. Once again moderate wood is present on the more obviously menthol infused aromas of red currant, cherry, Asian style spice and a hint of dried orange peel. The middle weight flavors also possess a highly seductive mid palate mouthfeel that contrasts considerably with the rustic,