and alcoholic fermentation takes place with selected yeast strains at a maximum of 18°C — a method designed to preserve the delicate aromatics of Crete's white varietals

Why Lynfred Blackberry

low-yielding vines that produce concentrated fruit with deep varietal character

It is light-bodied and approachable

then matured for a minimum of three years — reportedly averaging closer to four — in a combination of ex-Kentucky bourbon barrels and Spanish Oloroso sherry casks

Copain Tous Ensemble Syrah macallan-untitled-tasting and alcoholic fermentation takes placeCopain Tous Ensemble Syrah is a cool climate, 100% Syrah from Mendocino County, California, bottled at approximately 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. The 2016 vintage earned 90 points from Wine Enthusiast reviewer Jim Gordon, and Robert Parker has called it "one of Copain's best values every year" a rare endorsement for a wine at this price tier. Quick Facts: ABV: ~13. 5% Origin: Mendocino County, California Varietal: 100% Syrah Winery: Copain