We are thrilled that the 2006 Esprit de Beaucastel made an appearance at #50 on the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2009. We're particularly pleased that this is perhaps our most elegant Esprit ever, and one of the most mineral-driven, terroir-reflective wines we've ever made.

As always, members of the VINsider wine club received early access to this wine in the fall 2008 club shipment. The wine was also available to VINsiders en primeur in the fall of 2007.

Tannat, native to the Basque country in the French Pyrenees, is a remarkable grape: dark, dense and powerful, with brambly fruit, smoke and spice over a firmly tannic core. Our 2007 Tannat is drinking surprisingly well now, though it should age effortlessly for decades. Through February, the Tannat (normally $35) is just $31.50 per bottle, and just $24.50 per bottle to VINsider club members. It is available exclusively by visiting our tasting room or through our online wine shop.[...learn more]

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94 Points: 2007 Esprit de Beaucastel (Wine Spectator)

Reviews: California Rhone Rangers (The Rhone Report)

Reviews: California's Rhone Rangers (Robert Parker/Wine Advocate)

American Wine Awards: Best Rhone White over $20 (Food & Wine)

Robert Haas is Wine Industry Person of the Year (Tasting Panel Magazine)
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