McPrice Myers Pound for Pound Zinfandel 2022

"A joint venture between Eric Solomon and Jean-Marc Lafage, Tessellae old vines is assembled from vineyards on schist that Jean-Marc Lafage farms near Maury in the Agly valley. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, it is harvested by hand, fermented for a month after a short pre-fermentation maceration, and aged entirely in concrete tanks." —winemaker

"Intense ruby-red color with glints of garnet. Initially, the nose presents scents of fresh strawberry, red cherry, gooseberry and blue flowers. Then subtle notes of bay, tobacco, caramel and graphite emerge. On the palate, the wine is generous with soft yet lively tannins, leading into a long, lingering finish." —winemaker

"Right out of the glass with aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, and raspberry jam. Meaty flavors of seared flank steak, black and green peppercorns, and dried provencal herbs. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and juicy. Soft and approachable with a long-lasting finish. Very approachable and will be versatile with food." —winemaker

Blend: 46% Carignan, 26% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, 10% Syrah

"This is the basic wine of the Fattoria, yet our research of the highest quality applied to all our vineyards, not only the most suited ones. This Chianti lines up its quality level to the Riserva and single vineyard wines. It is made from 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino. The fermentation takes place with maceration on the skins for about 20 days, followed by 8 months of barrel aging in French oak.The wine has a deep ruby red color and intense bouquet of black cherry and violet aromas and flavors. It is full and round on the palate with excellent tannic structure and a round harmonious finish." —importer