The Brune Estate
The wine is produced at the Cave Fontesole (Les Vignerons de Fontes) located in Southern France, 55 km from Montpellier, on the footstep of the Cevennes hills.
The cave cooperative has been created in 1930 by 30 grape-growers. Today, it is more than 200 members that are part of the Cave.
The "vignerons" (grapegrowers and winemakers) proud of their Terroirs are producing fruity and generous wines in the respect of the traditions.
The Brune Vineyard
The 600 hectares of vines are cultivated in terrasses and are grown under a mediterranean climate. the yield is controlled in order to produce quality wines.
The soil is very diverse and can be composed of schists, basalt, limestone, clay.
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All older vintage wines have been purchased from a single collectors cellar. Pictures can be requested before shipment.
Pine Ridge Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Petite Sirah, 5% Malbec.
While admiring the cranberry red hue, forward fruit aromatics of black cherry and cassis begin to make your mouth water before the first sip! On the palate, juicy notes of blueberry compote and cherry cordial meld seamlessly with hints of cinnamon and cream soda. The wine methodically transitions from the bright, round entry through the viscous midpalate and onto a broad-shouldered finish. This is where hints of clove, graham cracker and toasted marshmallow are juxtaposed with those of dark roast coffee and Bing cherry. This wine can be enjoyed now but will benefit from another 10 to 20 years of bottle age.
It pairs beautifully with a vegetarian chili and cornbread slathered in a generous helping of sweet cream butter.
Review:
Alluring nuances of rose petal, tobacco and cinnamon lead into a ripe, chocolaty palate of black cherries, cocoa and raspberries as a soft, velvety texture achieves a very smooth mouthfeel.
-Wine Enthusiast 93 Points