Bodegas Vatan - Toro - Tinta de Toro Cognac

Bodegas Vatan - Toro - Tinta de Toro CognacOverview: Vatan comes from a single vineyard of ungrafted Tinta de Toro vines planted in 1900 called Finca Los Quemados in the Toro DO. This vineyard, located near the minuscule village of Vallaester de Abajo, is planted in extremely poor sandy soils with a thin eight inch layer of red clay ten feet below the surface, crucial for water retention. The vineyard is dry farmed, without the use of herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides. The grapes are

and 20% malted barley

and smokeProduced by one of Oaxaca’s most respected mezcal families

FINAL THOUGHTS: by David Jennings (Rare Bird 101)

Color: Deep amber with golden hues

bold bottle

56 proof is the optimal match in the strength-sweet-bitter cocktail triangle

brambly delight

Released Fall 2020

Producer: Italicus

Santo offers a higher taste

and polished character

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Luxury Combo Pack (4 x 750mL)