L'Austral VDF Octopus Rouge 2021 spirits-template The first Basil Hayden Rye

The first Basil Hayden Rye release with an age statement

It is incredibly youthful for its age with beautiful bright red fruit that has slight hints of secondary characteristics starting to develop

with hints of tropical fruit

loaded with compelling scents of dried apricot

Aglianico is picked late

L'Austral VDF Octopus Rouge 2021 spirits-template The first Basil Hayden RyeA spring wine for easy drinking from the Loire Valley's Puy Notre Dame, made by Pauline Mourrain and Laurent Troubat, who farm organically. A juicy blend of Grolleau and Cabernet Franc, this wine is crunchy and endlessly chillablea refreshing pour with vibrant red fruit character. It pairs effortlessly with charcuterie and summer salads or stands on its own as a casual glass of unforced pleasure.