Domaine Dumien Serrette Cornas Patou 2019

“...brilliant...awesome...phenomenal...” - Jeb Dunnuck. INDEED -- people, this is a complex, concentrated powerhouse that’s not for the shy. But it’s most definitely for those who worship at the temple of Syrah in all of its purple glory. Just...wow! Read on for more, but do it QUICK -- not much to go around!! One for the ages!

The “Patou” is a single vineyard cru from a small, granite-laden “lieu-dit” with vines up to 80 years of age. It’s quite rare to see it here in the U.S. at all. Starting in 1983 to bottle their own wines, the Serrette family has been growing and selling grapes since 1915. They employ traditional methods like foot-treading and hand-harvesting. In short, it’s everything we look for and respect in wines of this caliber -- you MUST try a few at our VERY fine, direct-imported price!!

As noted, EXTREMELY limited! First come, first served…!

PAIRING IDEAS: A must? Cheese. You MUST have some cheeses on hand for wine at this level of depth and concentration. Go with sheep's milk cheeses, if you can. The strength and robustness pair amazingly well. Beyond that, go BIG with lamb, venison steak, and the like. Rich sauces can hold up too!

MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: "You Dropped a Bomb on Me” by the Gap Band is ideal for this rollercoaster, inky beast!