Maison Stephan VdF Syrah 2023 web-published a year in wood and

a year in wood and then six months in tank

with subtle hints of spice and toasted hazelnuts

arguably the most famous piece of ground in Napa: hand-harvested Sauvignon Blanc with a bit of Sémillon

and lemon zest

Maison Stephan VdF Syrah 2023 web-published a year in wood andJean Michel Stephan is one of the only growers making natural wine across all of Cote Rotie, working without added sulfur. This Syrah comes from his Vin de France range, assembled from younger Syrah planted near Condrieu and Verin, fermented with semi carbonic techniques and raised in concrete. It's the lively, approachable cousin to his serious appellation bottlings: peppery, juicy and unmistakably Northern Rhone in spirit. A natural wine Syrah that