Domaine Marc Sorrel Sorrel Hermitage Greal 2022 pimpernel it’s a true north-coast Californian

it’s a true north-coast Californian expression of Syrah that’s greater than the sum of its parts

spicy berry fruits on the palate and is well weighted

with notes of ripe mandarin freshly baked brioche

36% Cabernet Sauvignon

with lively defining tannins due to being picked at exactly the right time and being under the deft hand of Tim Smith once in the winery…vineyard age is up to 130 years and usually up to four vineyard selections make the final blend

Domaine Marc Sorrel Sorrel Hermitage Greal 2022 pimpernel it’s a true north-coast CalifornianLe Gral is a unique and special blend, and the signature wine of the Sorrel domaine. 90% is drawn from the lauded Le Mal parcel, at 10% from Les Grffieux, on the Hermitage hillside. There is a small amount of Marsanne co planted amongst the Syrah that makes it into the blend, adding freshness and mollifying the tannins. These Sorrel vines date back to 1928 and produce exquisite concentration. This astonishing wine is consistently one of the hottest