Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Cadettes other_regions_italy The 2016 La Violette was

The 2016 La Violette was one of the turn-ups for the books at this tasting

black olive and even some tarry notes feature prominently in this medium to full-bodied wine thats supple

muscular and highly vibrant middle weight plus flavors exude a subtle minerality while delivering superb depth and persistence on the sappy

The wine represents a blend of Nebbiolo harvested from the Cannubi S

Nerthe, Chateauneuf Du Pape Cadettes other_regions_italy The 2016 La Violette wasLa Nerthe's 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Cadettes is a blend of approximately one third each Grenache, Syrah and Mourvdre. Eighty percent of the wine spent a year in new oak barrels, but much of that has been absorbed into the wine, and I see that my notes don't make reference to overt oak descriptors. Scents of raspberry and spice lead the way, followed by a firm, full bodied palate. The tannins are present from front to back, but they're ripe