Sakkie Mouton "Revenge of the Crayfish", 2023 Toul Wonderfully fruit driven and expressive

Wonderfully fruit driven and expressive of the wild and rugged terrain of the northern Basque region of Navarra

this is an off-the-beaten path expression from the Chalone AVA in Monterey County

It also made sense as there is a large tree stump in the middle of this block thus a bit of a double meaning

aged on lees in Stainless Steel

Sakkie Mouton "Revenge of the Crayfish", 2023 Toul Wonderfully fruit driven and expressive"This wine brings to mind the sea, with scenes of kelp drying on sandy shores and the refreshing mist of ocean spray. It carries the typical Cape Chenin waxiness, yet beautifully balances warm climate fruitiness with the cooling influence of Atlantic breezes. Tasting reveals notes of tangerine, Granny Smith apples, dried fynbos, and seaweed reminiscent of sushi. The finish is notably long lasting, with lingering tangy acidity and a subtle hint of sea