Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, La Landonne 2009 Zinfandel the 2014 Grenache Shakti checks

the 2014 Grenache Shakti checks in as blend of 88% Grenache

Aromatically lovely

The 1988 Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape (from magnum) was gorgeous and shows the ageability of the wines of this estate and its incredible terroir

The tannins are polished

Crazy aromas of black truffles and black fruit

Rene Rostaing, Cote Rotie, La Landonne 2009 Zinfandel the 2014 Grenache Shakti checks95 points Jeb Dunnuck I continue to just love this vintage, and the 2009 Cte Rtie La Landonne from Ren is a sensational bottle of wine that northern Rhne lovers should seek out. Beautifully concentrated, yet fresh and elegant, with full bodied aromas and flavors of black raspberries, spring flowers, crushed rocks and spice, its already approachable (which is unusual by this cuves standards) and can be drunk anytime over the coming two decades. 95+ (2