Joseph Colin, Saint Aubin Frionnes other_regions_italy A reserved

A reserved

50% of the volume was fermented with destemmed Cabernet Franc and full-cluster Malbec

and proprietor Nik Weis – continued their streak of highly successful harvests this year

At this point it’s a little simpler than the other two Downie Pinots in this line up

which will soften

Joseph Colin, Saint Aubin Frionnes other_regions_italy A reservedHere too the nose is quite floral with good layering in the form of mostly white orchard fruit and citrus confit. There is better intensity to the more obviously mineral driven medium weight flavors that flash touches of austerity and lemon rind on the sneaky long finish. This is worth checking out.