2023 Newfound Gravels Red [V89-91] Varietal_Freisa the 2019 Lily's Garden Shiraz

the 2019 Lily's Garden Shiraz is drinking beautifully already

this plot sits above the others and looks out over the hills of Champagne in the distance

silky textures usher in ripe red fruits

the fleshy core of delicate red fruits is balanced by racy acidity

together with curry

2023 Newfound Gravels Red [V89-91] Varietal_Freisa the 2019 Lily's Garden ShirazProducer: Newfound Wines Region: California Blend: Red Blend Year: 2023 Vinous, 89 91 Points "Tasted from barrel, the 2023 Gravels is very promising. Cedar, pine, dried flowers and herbs lend notable aromatic presence. The 100% stems are beautifully integrated. This lifted, savory Grenache based blend is all charm." Winemaker Notes: "Gravels is the wine that, in many ways, defines who we are. It was one of our earliest bottlings and remains the wine