Domaine Bernard Gripa VdF Cerise Rouge 2017 event-sold-out Serious and salty with notes

Serious and salty with notes of orange zest

a historic estate working some of the best-exposed land in the southern stretch of the zone

this skin-fermented wine represents Napa's adventurous frontier

crafted from young vineyard blocks with Cabernet Sauvignon

with white flowers and citrus leading into honey and subtle vanilla nuances

Domaine Bernard Gripa VdF Cerise Rouge 2017 event-sold-out Serious and salty with notesThis is the fun, no rules bottling from Saint Joseph stalwart Domaine Bernard Gripa. Declassified to Vin de France, Cerise blends Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignon into an easygoing, fruit forward red that doesn't take itself too seriously. The name says it all: think bright cherry and red berries, a little pepper and a soft, supple frame with gentle tannins. It's the kind of red you can chill down slightly and pour without ceremony. A back vintage 2017