Domaine Pierre Gaillard Saint-Joseph Blanc 2023 (375ml) aurore the Tua Rita 2019 Keir

the Tua Rita 2019 Keir Rosso is a gregarious and super fun wine that is a joy to drink and a great conversation starter thanks to the crafty approach used in its winemaking

but this was rewarded in October with dry weather

The labels are bright and expressive and so are the wines

It’s not plush like fruity Central Otago

producing wines of finesse and elegance

Domaine Pierre Gaillard Saint-Joseph Blanc 2023 (375ml) aurore the Tua Rita 2019 KeirEven in the Rhne, single varietal Roussanne is a rare bird. Jean Baptiste Souillard, a young producer with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the region, recently estimated there are only 10 or so producers who do not blend their Roussanne with Marsanne. Made entirely from Roussanne (and inspired by a tasting of Beaucastels Vieilles Vignes Chteauneuf early on in Gaillards career), this is one of those wines that make you question that logic. The grapes