Showing how strong 2011 was in Condrieu, the 2011 Condrieu Villa Pontciana dishes out fabulous minerality to go with apricot pit, citrus rind and hints of flowers. Racy, pure and lively, with fantastic precision and length, enjoy it over the coming handful of years. Made by Francois Villard, with varying degrees of whole cluster fermentation, these wines shows the racier, focused and peppery side to Syrah. Bright acids, notable tannin and pure, clean flavors are the norm here. Given the high level of stem usage, the vast majority of these will benefit from short term cellaring. Importer: Elite Wine, Lorton, VA; Tel. (703) 339-8150