Chateau de Trinquevedel - 2017 Tavel (Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette, Mourvedre and Syrah) - Rhone, France Halcón Vineyards sit on a

Halcón Vineyards sit on a geologic band known as Yorkville Complex

and after a stint with Chandon in Napa and Australia

in far Northwest Spain

Not only is this a great expression of the region

this Sauvignon Blanc is great

Chateau de Trinquevedel - 2017 Tavel (Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette, Mourvedre and Syrah) - Rhone, France Halcón Vineyards sit on aTavel is the only appellation in France entirely made up of ros no whites or reds are allowed. In other appellations where ros is made, it is often regarded as an afterthought most of the grapes are frequently sourced from lesser parcels, as the lighter maceration of the grapes is seen as wasting precious juice. In Tavel, even the best parcels contribute to the blend, which in this case is Grenache, Cinsault, Clairette, Mourvedre and Syrah. The