Chateau Guiraud Petit Guiraud Sauternes

it’s Tempier

and quietly expressive

and just enough grip to keep it honest

everything aligns

Flavors of white cherry

The “Guardians” brand refers to the fact that Georgia has been invaded by all those nationalities mentioned before (and more) and have always fought them off

this wine lasts – I had the privilege of sampling the ’89 vintage with Chris Hedges last summer

facing southeast

and garrigue—set against a firm limestone backdrop

drawing the finish long and dry with hints of tea leaf

The points and thus the calculated QPR don’t lie

a year where Sangiovese ripened slowly and beautifully