Montepeloso has built a cult following for its distinctive
serious but still vibrant
with hints of orange zest and a subtle earthiness
the wine is a singular expression of Franc in Napa: powerful
silky texture that makes it a dream to sip neat—but it also brings layered complexity to a simple Margarita or Paloma
Chateau Canon, Saint-Emilion, 2012 Grower Champagne Montepeloso has built a cultChteau Canon is one of Saint milions most refined and quietly powerful estates, perched on the limestone plateau just above the village. The 2012 vintage may not have the flash of surrounding years, but at Canon, it produced a wine of poise and charmnow entering a gorgeous drinking window. Expect red plum, cherry, and blackberry fruit softened by time, with notes of tobacco leaf, violets, and crushed stone. The tannins have mellowed into a velvety