Limited Presale - Railsback Freres - 'Le Counoise' - Counoise - Santa Ynez, CA - 2022

Presale Offer

Reserve your bottles now before this small allocation arrives at Satellite. Presale offers are listed at 10% off our normal retail rate and combine with our normal quantity discount structure: 10% off 3+, 15% off 6+, and 20% off 12+. Wine Club members receive an additional 5% off all quantity discount tiers, plus free shipping on orders of 6 bottles or more.

Quantities are limited, presale orders are fulfilled first, and this is the best way to lock in bottles before the allocation lands.

Satellite's Hot Take

Available ONLY for presale online and at the tasting on 7.16 at The Factory: https://satellitesb.com/products/grower-champagne-et-amis-grand-cru-selections-wine-tasting-featuring-chef-ryan-epp?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

Grapes & Style

Counoise

Counoise is a southern Rhône red grape, best known as one of the permitted varieties in Châteauneuf-du-Pape but increasingly interesting on its own. It tends to bring freshness, spice, and aromatic lift rather than density or sheer power.

In the vineyard, Counoise can be useful in warm regions because it holds acidity and adds a lighter, more fragrant register to blends. As a varietal wine, it often works best when the winemaking preserves its brightness rather than trying to force too much extraction.

In the glass, Counoise often shows red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, pepper, herbs, and a lightly savory, earthy edge. It’s usually medium-bodied or lighter, with lively acidity and gentle tannin, making it one of the more drinkable and quietly charming Rhône grapes.