Chapel Hill Abacus Rosé 2016 layered with liquorice

layered with liquorice

This is a dry

September was cool and fairly rainy

This cru was first vinified in 2000 vintage and blended intothe Barolo until the 2007 vintage when this vineyard has been bought by the Scavino family and made as a single cru

The Chateau d’Issan 2016 features a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon and 36% Merlot

Chapel Hill Abacus Rosé 2016 layered with liquoriceStraight up and down there's not a lot of excitement or get up and go with this Mourvedre Ros. Darker in the glass (and the image above) red currants some creaminess and watermelon husk are the main drivers. A textural feel and fine black pepper lingers but the fruit comes and goes. You can do a little better at this price point.