- The Winery
- Address: 257 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10026
- Telephone: 212-222-4866
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 12-9 PM.
Grape: 100% Syrah. Region: France> Northern Rhone> Crozes-Hermitage. Notes: Organic farming, aged in oak.
Description: Much larger than the prestigious Hermitage appellation, which it surrounds, Crozes-Hermitage is an appellation in the northern Rhone valley. Croze-Hermitage produces mostly rich red wines from the Syrah varietal. Aromas of cured bacon fat, chocolate raspberry ganache. There is a fleshy start to the palate layers of baking spices, animal musk, ganache, and dried cranberries. Pierre-Jean Villa joined the super star winemaking trio (Cuilleron, Villard, Gailard) of Les Vins de Vienne, until he created his own domaine in 2009 and began his new life as a wine grower.
Food Pairing: Pork belly, bbq ribs, meats (braised, grilled, roasted), game/ lamb, truffles, charcuterie, cheese, etc.