2019, Othello, Jean-Pierre Moueix, NAPA VALLEYA fantastic introduction to Napa, with characteristically opulent, ripe black and red fruit, sage and light earthy notes. On the palate it's lithe with soft tannins and fresh acid, and it finishes with a more savoury, appetising note. Lay & Wheeler, UK. With a nose of desert sage and warm cherry, Othello 2019 is silky with a soft, peppery finish. Jean Pierre Moueix, Dominus Estate. 2019 was a very fine vintage for Napa Valley. The winter and spring

Decadently approachable now

black cherry fruit infused by blood orange

Indian spices and garrigue

Readers will have to be patient

The flavours are supported by supple tannins and fresh acidity

60% new oak for ageing

and fermentation is in foudres and barrels

raspberry coulis and light graphite scents

dark chocolate and blackcurrant

lightly spiced

Serious and broad shouldered

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and fine acidity