2008 M. Chapoutier Ermitage 'L'Ermite Blanc', Rhone, France (750ml) Gamay it offers an intense and

it offers an intense and clean bouquet

Blended from the traditional Bordeaux varietals

From the marine-influenced vineyards of Sonoma County down to hills of the idyllic Santa Barbara

and finish

2008 M. Chapoutier Ermitage 'L'Ermite Blanc', Rhone, France (750ml) Gamay it offers an intense andTASTING NOTES: Vivid gold. The richest and most aromatic of this set, offering expansive aromas of singed orange, pear, nectarine, smoked meat and minerals. Weighty citrus and orchard fruit flavors take on a buttery character in the middle palate and pick up notes of smoke and dusty minerals. As rich and palate coating as this wine is, its minerality helps it maintain focus and energy, especially on the very long, sappy, smoky finish. Josh Raynolds of