Aged in big barrels and showing terrific intricacy and balance, this proves that Swiss precision extends beyond watches to blended wines, despite the fact that so many of the country’s bottlings are single-variety in composition. Comprised of 70% Cornalin, 20% Humange Rouge and 10% Syrah, it displays lots of fruit on the nose and palate, but also intriguing savory accents, bracing wood, and fresh acidity. Not cheap by Swiss standards, but a bargain anyplace else. How crazy is that?
Rouvinez, Valais (Switzerland) 2015
By Michael Franz