94 Points from Norm Roby of WineReviewOnline.com

   “Of the three Syrahs made by this winery in 2018, this one is 100% Syrah made from the estate vineyard and aged entirely in French oak, 50% new. To distinguish it from the others, the winery went with the “Candives” name, said to be an alternate name for Syrah used in the tiny village of Chavanay in the Northern Rhone Valley. As fine as the other 2018s are, this is so dark, dense, and dramatic that the special name is certainly merited. Loaded with ripe black fruit, it also has layers of spice, hints of clove and violets, light leather, toast, and pepper that evolve in the glass. Ultra smooth and seamless, it is beautiful now but will also bring rewards with cellaring.” Norm Roby, WineReviewOnline.com Oct 12, 2021

91 Points, The Wine Enthusiast

(Paul Gregutt 12/2021)

   “All Syrah, this reserve wine saw 50% new French oak. It’s aromatic and sleek, with bright strawberry and cherry fruit front and center. The acidity punches up the midpalate, while leafy herbal lemon tea flavors come out in the finish.” Paul Gregutt

Our PWV “Les Candives” 2018 is a rich, opulent Syrah, that has an air of elegance along with all that Syrah fruit. We decided to use the “Les Candives” name for this wine, to differentiate it from our other Syrah wines, as we feel it deserves not only a special name, but a special place at your table.

“Candive” is a little known alternative name for the Syrah grape, primarily used in the tiny village of Chavanay in the Northern Rhone Valley.

Full, round aromas and flavors of extremely deep, dark plummy fruit, with 50% new French oak adding depth and a hint of spice. Not a wine you’ll want to miss!

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