Alain Verset, Cornas 2012 Sauvignon Blanc persistent and long

persistent and long

The NV Quinta da Ervamoira RP 10 Year Old Tawny Port is a typical field blend aged in vats

followed by pressing in a vertical press

lingering finish that keeps repeating the fruit and oak themes

Alain Verset, Cornas 2012 Sauvignon Blanc persistent and longNo one is more revered in Cornas than Nol Verset. But it is not widely known that Nol had a brother, Louis, who also made fine traditional Cornas from the familys ancient Petite Syrah vines. Louis was never well known here in the U. S.; his output was even smaller than Nols and his wines were never imported. And, while Nol finally retired in 2007 after 63 vintages, Louis stopped making wine in 1994. Today his wines are impossible to find. Yet, Louis