PEDESTAL

Merlot 2014

Columbia Valley, Washington

This is super consultant Michel Rolland’s wine, and it’s gorgeous. But it will be even better in five to ten years so think: delayed gratification.The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. The medieval French word for a small village, similar to the Old English “burg” 

B. A nomadic German tribe which once settled in the area

C. The Latin word Burgarius which was the name for a Roman province that once extended over most of central France

D. The name for early French rural governing bodies which were made up of noble councilmen who were known as Burrs

Sur lie

Sur lie is French for “on the lees,” and lees for their part The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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