2020 XOBC Crowded Table Wine Chateau Croix Cardinal With a touch of residual

With a touch of residual sugar left once the ferment gave out in bottle

I am lost for words

cola and rhubarb aromas are joined by hints of rose petal

It is full and round on the palate and offers notes of citrus and flowers with a touch of smoke on the finish

2020 XOBC Crowded Table Wine Chateau Croix Cardinal With a touch of residualThis second vintage of our Crowded Table Wine shows off the pleasing approachability of our Bordeaux style bespoke blend. Merlot dominant, the nose blossoms with plump blackberry, jammy purple fruits, and delicate violet. The palate is unctuous and brings forth essences of plum, currants, and pencil shavings. A harmony of dark fruit characteristics flow seamlessly into well integrated, fine grained tannins from 30% new French oak barrels. Light notes