Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 NO20231115 Coming from the Springbank distillery

Coming from the Springbank distillery in Campbeltown this gem

finally treated like it matters

and daughter Ivana have continued making the wine the way it has always been made

and earthy tobacco

unassuming

Domaine Bernard Gripa Saint Joseph Blanc 2019 NO20231115 Coming from the Springbank distilleryDomaine Bernard Gripa, run by Bernard and his son Fabrice from the village of Mauves, is a benchmark address for Saint Joseph in the Northern Rhone. Their white is mostly Marsanne with a splash of Roussanne, grown on granite, and it's a great argument for why these grapes deserve more attention. Partial barrel aging gives it texture and a touch of richness without tipping into heaviness. Look for orchard fruit, white flowers and a savory, almost nutty