Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur 2018 GERAUS Fellom Ranch sits on the

Fellom Ranch sits on the Santa Clara Valley side of the Santa Cruz Mountains

farming these hills with the same seriousness as their better-known neighbors and a fraction of the attention

Dark mahogany in color

Partial malolactic as it stopped naturally on its own

A whirlwind of an amaro journey

Domaine Georges Vernay Cote Rotie Blonde du Seigneur 2018 GERAUS Fellom Ranch sits on theChristine Vernay's refined touch elevates this Cte Rtie, where 5% Viognier tempers the power of Syrah with floral grace. Dark fruitblack cherry, blackberrymoves across a velvety mouthfeel anchored by mineral smokiness, black olive, and pepper, all awakened by the Viognier's aromatic lift. Full bodied yet supple, this wine rewards cellaring for more than a decade, revealing layers of nuance that define world class northern Rhne winemaking.