2022 Stagiaire 'Cheeky Bisous' Merlot-Sav Blanc' California Milan Nestarec orange and cardamon—to name just

orange and cardamon—to name just a few

Terroir: From a single parcel located on a limestone hillock in Durtal in the northernmost part of Anjou

Short  maceration and free run early

From two lieu dits: Champs Pennebaut (northern section of Fixin) and Champs des Charmes (southern section of Fixin)

2022 Stagiaire 'Cheeky Bisous' Merlot-Sav Blanc' California Milan Nestarec orange and cardamon—to name justMerlot farmed by my bestie David on Sonoma Mountain. Fruit that was worked with by Nic and Tony Coturri for years. Short maceration and free run early. Sauvignon from Lolonis planted in the 40s in Redwood Valley. Healthy botrytis and opulent fruit. It's about 80 20 Merlot SB. The Savvy adds a bit of fruit and flesh and rounds out nicely was a powerful, if not a bit austere, very light red. Chillable lazerbeam jolly rancher red. Yall are gonna love