La Varenne Chinon Tradition 2023 22BDX From the producer: The first

From the producer: The first extra-aged Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey to join Elijah Craig’s award-winning family of Bourbons

and Burgundy has been watching him closely ever since

foot-crushed

the Yering estate ran cattle — and the Paddock Rise wines are named for those old dairy paddocks

30% of the blend is vinified in barrels less than four years old with the remainder put in barrels that are over five years old

La Varenne Chinon Tradition 2023 22BDX From the producer: The firstLa Varenne's Tradition Chinon represents the essence of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc from eight vineyard parcels near Cravant les Cteaux, where 35 to 40 year old vines root into gravel, sandy, and silty flinty soils. Hand harvested, fermented separately in temperature controlled stainless steel, and bottled unfined and unfiltered, this wine retains exceptional freshness and vivacity. Silky tannins, juicy red fruit, and elegant structurea true