2020 XOBC Crowded Table Wine Chateau Croix Cardinal sambuca and orange peel

sambuca and orange peel

and bitter roots

Clever oak use

I am lost for words

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 sambuca and orange peelThis 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