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GLK-SSRNV View Lothar Kettern, Fio's Producer Page Lothar Kettern, Fio Spaetburgunder Sekt Rose Philipp took a principled decision to dedicate his estate to Riesling – except for this wine. Like a lot of Riesling- lovers, he also adores Pinot Noir, but does not deceive himself that he can make the equal of burgundy in Piesport. Sparkling wine, however, is another matter, and this entirely original example completely poleaxed us. Its fidelity to Pinot Noir is total – the nose could simply be nothing else. The creaminess of the texture (it was disgorged in December 2017) gives it a champagne-like luxury. But, and most importantly, the piercing clarityof its soil expression is unmissable. There is an almost volcanic quality to the soil flavours. We hope and expect this wine to become a cult favorite. The speed with which the first tranche sold out encourages us to believe that it will! Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code GLK-SSRNV Country Germany Region Mosel Color/Style Sparkling Additional Fermentation Notes 12 months Aging Vessel Stainless Steel 50%, Cask 50% Aging Duration (months) 12 months Filtered? Yes Malolactic Conversion Yes Added Sulfur Yes Varieties 100% Spätburgunder ABV 12.5 Acidity 7 Elevation (meters) 100 Vine Age 25 Yields (hl/ha) 80 Harvest Method Hand-harvested Other Vineyard Details West Notes from the Producer: undefined All Lothar Kettern, Fio Wines Lothar Kettern, Fio 2022 "Jo Jo" Orange Wine Orange View Wine Lothar Kettern, Fio NV Fabelhaft Riesling Alcohol-free White View Wine Lothar Kettern, Fio "Piu Piu" Riesling Petillant Sparkling Practicing Regenerative View Wine Lothar Kettern, Fio 2019 Riesling Feinherb White Sustainable View Wine Lothar Kettern, Fio 2021 Riesling "Ratzelhaft" White View Wine Lothar Kettern, Fio 2019 Riesling Falkenberg White View Wine Lothar Kettern, Fio Spaetburgunder Sekt Rose Sparkling View Wine Lothar Kettern, Fio 2019 Piesporter Goldtroepfchen Riesling Kabinett (Mosel) White View Wine Lothar Kettern, Fio 2021 Riesling "Teppo" (Mosel) White View Wine Lothar Kettern, Fio 2017 Piesporter Goldtroepfchen Riesling Spaetlese White Sustainable View Wine Lothar Kettern, Fio 2020 "Piu Piu" Pinot Noir Petillant Rose Sparkling Practicing Regenerative View Wine Lothar Kettern, Fio 2019 Riesling "Socalcos" White Sustainable View Wine

FFO-SCA24 View Dom. Fouet's Producer Page Dom. Fouet 2024 Saumur Champigny "L'Amarante" Entirely in the lineage of Julien’s many masterly essays at his signature grape. The irresistible charms of Cabernet Franc and the limestone soils of Saumur both receive due deference and the result is pure pleasure. 2024 is a lighter-than-usual wine by dint of the year’s well-chronicled troubles, but no one can be disappointed by iuts purity and the swell of deliciousness in the finish. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code FFO-SCA24 Country France Region Loire Color/Style Red Destemming Complete Fermentation Vessel Concrete Additional Fermentation Notes Classic maceration of about 10 days to extract aromas and soft tannins. Aging Vessel 100% Concrete Aging Duration (months) 6 months Filtered? Yes Fining Agents None Yeast Protocol Spontaneous Malolactic Conversion Yes Added Sulfur Yes Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc ABV 12.5 Acidity 3.8 pH 3.5 Closure Agglomerated cork Annual Production 900 cases Certified Vegan No Other Wine Facts - A wine with an intense ruby color. A subtle nose with aromas of red fruits. In the mouth, an expressive, frank and fruity attack. A soft and fruity wine. - Can be drunk throughout the meal, with white meats, cheeses. - A wine to drink within 4/5 years. Primary Vineyard Name Domaine Fouet Soil Types Calcareous Vine Age 30 Yields (hl/ha) 50 Farming Practices Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Agriculture Biologique (AB – France) and eco cert certified Harvest Method Hand-Harvested Notes from the Producer: Our Estate in the Heart of the Saumur Champigny Appellation Located in the wine-growing village of Saint Cyr en Bourg, Domaine Fouet has been perpetuating the family tradition for 12 generations. In the heart of the Saumur Champigny appellation, Julien Fouet now manages a 23-hectare vineyard, combining modern techniques with respect for tradition. We have been certified organic since 2020 (Ecocert organic label). A Recognized Estate... Thanks to a loyal clientele—20% private individuals, 30% restaurants, 20% wholesalers/wine merchants, and 30% exports (USA, Canada, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, etc.)—Domaine Fouet is able to produce quality wines for discerning customers. Respect for the Environment... With a commitment to respecting the environment, the estate's vines are cultivated organically. Indeed, the estate is Certified organic (AB) since 2020. We also practice eco-grazing: about fifteen sheep graze on some of our plots at certain times. They maintain the vines, reduce the need for mechanical weeding, and contribute to biodiversity. To increase biodiversity, we are implementing agroforestry, or viticultural irrigation. The combination of trees and agriculture offers considerable advantages, particularly in the area of soil protection. At Domaine Fouet, we have planted apple trees in our vineyards to make organic cider, but you'll have to wait a while before you can taste it! A commitment to quality... From vine pruning (low yields) to bottling (no filtration), everything is done to obtain the best possible quality wines, reflecting the terroir of Saumur-Champigny and our expertise. Wines and Winemaking Several appellations: Saumur Champigny, Saumur Blanc, Saumur Rouge, Méthode Ancestrale, and sulfite-free wines. Red wines: Harvested at optimal ripeness, sorted in the winery, macerated for 2 to 3 weeks (extraction of tannins and anthocyanins). White wines: Hand-harvested, gently pressed (without strong extraction), fermented at low temperature. Aged in concrete, stainless steel, or 450-liter barrels, blended, and bottled. Sparkling wines: Méthode Ancestrale (or "Pétillant Naturel") without the addition of yeasts. Alcoholic fermentation begins in the tanks, followed by bottling of the must. Fermentation continues in the bottles, producing gas. This results in a sparkling wine in a single fermentation. All Dom. Fouet Wines Dom. Fouet 2024 Saumur Champigny "L'Amarante" Red Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Agriculture Biologique (AB – France) and eco cert certified View Wine Dom. Fouet 2024 Saumur Champigny "Buvons des Fruits" Red Certified Organic, Practicing Biodynamic View Wine Dom. Fouet 2024 Saumur Blanc "L'Ardillon", Breze White Certified Organic View Wine

HPA-MOS23 View Paterianakis's Producer Page Paterianakis 2023 Moschato Spinas Crete’s special take on Muscat grows especially well in Chania, the source of this wine. A small-berried clone gives rise to a faintly minty, pristinely clear wine that reminds one of the beloved style we embrace in Styria and parts of Germany, improbable though that might seem. Muscat-lovers should rejoice! Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code HPA-MOS23 Country Greece Region Crete Color/Style White Destemming Whole cluster Fermentation Vessel Stainless steel Additional Fermentation Notes Vinification is carried out in stainless steel tanks at 16oC. The 20% of the wine is left with its fine lees for 2 months Fermentation duration: 20 days Filtered? Yes Fining Agents Bentonite Yeast Protocol Cultured Malolactic Conversion No Added Sulfur Yes, 80 mg/L Varieties 100% Moschato Spinas pH 3.33 Closure Synthetic cork Annual Production 7000 bottles Other Wine Facts In the ancient times it was called bee grape, because the bees used to gather around the baskets at harvest time, probably due to its sweet and intense Aromas. Primary Vineyard Name PIRGOS; meaning: TOWER, THE HIGHEST PART OF THE VINEYARD Soil Types Loam Elevation (meters) 700 Vine Age 20 Yields (hl/ha) 50 hl/ha Farming Practices Practicing organic Harvest Method Hand-harvested Notes from the Producer: undefined All Paterianakis Wines Paterianakis 2022 Melissokipos Red ORGANIC Red Certified Organic View Wine Paterianakis 2023 Moschato Spinas White Practicing organic View Wine Paterianakis 2019 Vidiano (Crete) ORGANIC White Certified Organic View Wine Paterianakis 2023 Assyrtiko ORGANIC White Organic View Wine Paterianakis 2023 3.14 Kotsifali ORGANIC Red View Wine Paterianakis 2024 Moschato Spinas White Practicing organic View Wine Paterianakis 2018 Domaine Red (Crete) ORGANIC Red Certified Organic View Wine

Heitlinger Heitlinger Our pair have very different histories. Burg Ravensburg, in the village of Sulzfeld, north-west of Stuttgart and not far from the fabled university town of Heidelberg, in the extreme north of Baden, has a documented history going back to 1251, making it one of Germany’s oldest estates. Heitlinger, by contrast, is a modern estate a few kilometers north in the village of Tiefenbach that was rescued from bankruptcy a few years ago by Heinz Heiler, a great wine-enthusiast and owner of a beautiful golf-course across the way. Today, it also boasts a hotel, one of the top restaurants of the region and a first-class facility where the wines of both estates are made and aged. Herr Heiler had the great wisdom to hire as his General Manager a man called Claus Burmeister, who actually grew up on the Burg Ravensburg estate and is utterly steeped in the region. Soft-spoken but intense, Claus has lifted his two estates to the absolute summit of Baden wines, enjoying a degree of success in the press and at wine competitions without compare. They own 80% of the vineyards entitled to Grosses Gewächs status in the Kraichgau and Claus displays a mastery of different idioms that is quite remarkable. This estate can also claim to be the largest in Germany that is certified organic. They have also adopted a number of bio-dynamic practices. Their ability to offer a comprehensive range of wines on a large scale and at an elevated quality level is reminiscent of Austrian estates like Bründlmayer and Schloss Gobelsburg. The reasonableness of the prices is striking. 1/0 Producer: Heitlinger Country: Germany Region: Baden - Kraichgau Subregion: Kraichgau City of Origin: Östringen-Tiefenbach Owner Name: Heinz Heiler Vineyard Size: 80 HA Total Annual Production: 580,000 bottles Download Info Sheet Property History: WEINGUT HEITLINGER - COLORED MARL AND PINOT Weingut Heitlinger is at home in the idyllic landscape between Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, and Heilbronn known as the Kraichgau. This ambitious ambassador of Kraichgau wine culture lend the Baden region a special note. The pursuit of quality, sustainability, and a responsible approach to nature is the hallmark of the estate. With a combined vineyard area of more than 110 ha (272 acres), they number among Germany’s largest organic wine producers. Heitlinger is member of the VDP (Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates), an organization comprising some of the country’s finest wine producers. Owner History: Founded in 1980, sold 2007 to the Heiler family. Wines By Heitlinger Heitlinger 2021 Pinot Noir Reserve Tiefenbach View Wine Heitlinger 2019 Blanc de Noir Brut Nature Sekt View Wine Heitlinger 2018 Pinot Meunier Reserve Alte Reben View Wine Heitlinger 2020 Pinot Noir View Wine Heitlinger 2022 Chardonnay Reserve Hilsbach View Wine Heitlinger 2016 Pinot Noir Wormsberg Grosses Gewaechs View Wine Heitlinger 2023 Auxerrois (Baden) View Wine Heitlinger 2021 Pinot Gris Reserve Tiefenbach View Wine

HVA-GRE19 View VAENI's Producer Page VAENI 2019 Grande Reserve (Naoussa) It is not clear why the Macedonians like to use French names to describe their top wines, but old habits can die hard. Made from the best grapes available and aged for a minimum of five years in wood, there is an added weight, depth and beauty here that add up to something close to greatness. We challenge you to find a wine of this class and maturity at a price remotely close to this. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code HVA-GRE19 Country Greece Region Naousa Color/Style Red Destemming Complete Fermentation Vessel Stainless Steel Additional Fermentation Notes 15 days Aging Vessel Used Barrique 100% Aging Duration (months) 18 Filtered? Yes Fining Agents None Yeast Protocol Cultured Malolactic Conversion Yes Additonal Maturation Details: 2 months Added Sulfur Yes Varieties 100% Xinomavro Residual Sugar 1.8 ABV 13 Acidity 5.8 Closure DIAM Annual Production 2200 Soil Types Calcareous, Alluvial, Sedimentary Elevation (meters) 300 Vine Age 30 Yields (hl/ha) 60 Harvest Method Hand-harvested Other Vineyard Details Northeast Notes from the Producer: undefined All VAENI Wines VAENI 2019 Grande Reserve (Naoussa) Red View Wine VAENI 2022 Naoussa (Xinomavro) Red View Wine

Kemetner Kemetner Another sensational discovery! The Kemetner family has been growing grapes in the eastern end of the Kamptal, hard by the famous Schloss Grafenegg, since the 17th century. Father Leopold oversaw the complete conversion to organic viticulture in 2008, and now preternaturally youthful-looking son Simon has taken over. There are ten hectares of vineyards distributed in seven different Rieden (or crus). What distinguishes these wines is a sense of vitality and force, which clearly supplant polish in the producer’s hierarchy of virtues. In this, they evoke memories of Hiedler’s similarly constructed wines. Ried Karl.jpg Grafenegg Caslte copright Stadler_Bwag.jpeg Ried Karl.jpg 1/2 Producer: Kemetner Country: Austria Region: Kamptal Subregion: Grafenegg City of Origin: Etsdorf Date Founded: 1642 Owner Name: Simon Kemetner Vineyard Size: 10 HA Total Annual Production: 40,000 bottles Download Info Sheet Property History: It all started with Nicolaus Kemetner in the 17th century. He is mentioned as the first in the records, while his son Johannes 1666 was named as “Vinitor in Etsdorf”. A local historian has recently discovered our family-owned, custom seal on an old market bill from 1741, which is now our label and stands as a symbol for the winery. The conversion to a biological winegrowing took place in 2008. Since 2011, the establishment has been bio certified. Owner History: 6. Generation1813 Josef & Rosalia 5. Generation 1787 Franz & Anna 4. Generation 1743 Johannes & Klara 3. Generation 1714 Franz & Anna 2. Generation 1665 Johannes & Margaretha 1. Generation 1641 Nicolaus & Susanna Wines By Kemetner Kemetner 2024 Gruner Veltliner Kamptal DAC View Wine Kemetner 2023 Gruner Veltliner Ried Karl View Wine Kemetner 2022 Gruner Veltliner Kamptal DAC View Wine

GHE-PNR21 View Heitlinger's Producer Page Heitlinger 2021 Pinot Noir Reserve Tiefenbach Hailing from young vines in their 1er and Grosse Lagen, the gain in finesse and authority is palpable. The inclusion of 30% of the stems with the juice imparts a structure and “green” note that will please all aficionados of old-fashioned burgundy. This wine is at the beginning of a long and promising life. It is an absolute bargain. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code GHE-PNR21 Country Germany Region Baden - Kraichgau Color/Style Red Destemming Complete Fermentation Vessel Barrel Additional Fermentation Notes Fermented for 20 days in open wood cuvé Aging Vessel 100% Used Barrique Aging Duration (months) 18 months Filtered? No Fining Agents None Yeast Protocol Spontaneous Malolactic Conversion Yes Additonal Maturation Details: 30% whole grapes 72 h cold maceration Mash punched down by hand 18 months maturation in 600 litre half-barrels in wood, 50% new wood unfiltered Added Sulfur Yes, 74 mg/L Varieties 100% Pinot Noir Residual Sugar 5.8 ABV 12.84 Acidity 0.2 Closure Screw-top Annual Production 4860 bottles Certified Vegan No Other Wine Facts That is the mission for Claus Burmeister, winegrower at Weingut Heitlinger in the Baden town of Tiefenbach. Drawing on his own deep Kraichgau roots, Burmeister and his team translate local winegrowing traditions into a tangible taste of all that makes this region magical. As in Burgundy, calcareous hills arose here millions of years ago in radically close proximity, and today offer ideal conditions for white and red Pinot-family vines as well as juicy. Primary Vineyard Name CARRYING THE BIRTHPLACE OF WINE ON THE PALATE - this is how the team from the Heitlinger Winery sums up the philosophy at the Heitlinger Winery in Tiefenbach, Baden. As in Burgundy, the chalky hills formed millions of years ago in a very confined space offer ideal conditions for white and red Burgundy vines and produce an independent, juicy Riesling. Vibrant vineyards with flora and fauna, strict manual harvesting, short distances and modern cellar technology - ecologically certified work and biodynamic teachings merge in an exemplary manner with the highest striving for quality and contemporary craftsmanship. Soil Types Calcareous, Clay Elevation (meters) 240-265 Vine Age 20 Yields (hl/ha) 50 Farming Practices Certified Organic, Certified Biodynamic, Certified Sustainable, Fair Choice and VDP certified Harvest Method Hand-Harvested Notes from the Producer: The grapes come from young, organically cultivated vineyards in prime locations. Significantly reduced use of wood, slight reduction, a taut and drinkable acidity and a surprisingly dense structure for the youthfulness of the vines guarantee a perfect addition to the Heitlinger range. Placed just below the GGs, they represent a distinctive and very individual style. Characteristic Aromas of strawberries, wild berries, plums, fruity soft, spicy minerality, nuances of coffee and chocolate. All Heitlinger Wines Heitlinger 2021 Pinot Noir Reserve Tiefenbach Red Certified Organic, Certified Biodynamic, Certified Sustainable, Fair Choice and VDP certified View Wine Heitlinger 2019 Blanc de Noir Brut Nature Sekt Sparkling Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable, Fair Choice Certified View Wine Heitlinger 2018 Pinot Meunier Reserve Alte Reben Red Certified Sustainable, Certified Organic, practicing biodynamic View Wine Heitlinger 2020 Pinot Noir Red Certified Organic, Certified Biodynamic, Certified Sustainable, Fair Choice Certified View Wine Heitlinger 2022 Chardonnay Reserve Hilsbach White Certified Organic, Certified Biodynamic, Certified Sustainable, Fair Choice Certified View Wine Heitlinger 2016 Pinot Noir Wormsberg Grosses Gewaechs Red View Wine Heitlinger 2023 Auxerrois (Baden) White Certified Organic, Certified Biodynamic, Certified Sustainable, Fair Choice Certified View Wine Heitlinger 2021 Pinot Gris Reserve Tiefenbach White Certified Organic, Certified Biodynamic, Certified Sustainable, Fair Choice Certified View Wine

Léguillette-Romelot Léguillette-Romelot The sleepy village of Charly on the very western frontier of Champagne, is home to a number of interesting producers, none more than this newly-discovered house. It was formed by the union of the two eponymous families in 1968, five years after they had joined together with other growers to form a co-operative in Charly. They remain members to this day, though the majority of their grapes are vinified in their own impressive facilities. Proprietors Laurent and Christine took over in 2000 and have always had a brisk trade on the domestic market, particularly with private customers. WineWise is actually their first American customer, and proud to be bringing their thoughtful range of diverse wines to the California market. The family, including the three children, are all keen amateur musicians – a fact reflected in the names of all their cuvées. The domaine covers 8.2 hectares of vines, which average 40 years of age, including a small plot around the house dedicated to three arcane varieties, called the Clos du Montdorin. The wines undergo systematic malolactic fermentation, and aging en tirage is longer than the average. We were impressed by the finesse and incisiveness across the board.. This is a house that exemplifies the strides being made by ambitious growers in the new era. We now have in stock a significantly increased assortment, so impressive are the current wines. They have divided their range into two lines : the “Classique”, made from the three Pinots, and “Cépages d’Autrefois”, which are based on or include the archaic varieties of Arbanne, Petit Meslier and Pinot Blanc. It should be noted that tragedy befell the family in the summer of 2018 when Laurent succumbed to illness at the unthinkable age of 45. Christine has taken over the reins and is showing great determination and optimism. This new assortment is testimony to her success. 1/0 Producer: Léguillette-Romelot Diversity: Female Winemaker Country: France Region: Champagne Subregion: Marne Valley City of Origin: Charly-sur-Marne Date Founded: officially in 1973 Owner Name: Christine Leguillette Vineyard Size: 19.76 acres Total Annual Production: 40,000 bottles Download Info Sheet Property History: Léguillette Romelot has almost 20 acres of vines planted, all in and around the village of Charly-sur-Marne. The average age of the vines is 40 years. Principal grapes : Meunier (60%), Chardonnay (25%) and Pinot Noir (5%). Additional grapes planted : Petit Meslier, Arbanne et Pinot Blanc, which are planted in the Clos du Mont Dorin, from whence comes a blend composed entirely of these permitted but unusual varieties...the 2015 vintage has yet to be released. Terroir argilo-calcaire : ce sol développe toutes les caractéristiques du Pinot Meunier, connu pour offrir des vins gourmands et généreux. Vinification : en cuves inox thermo-régulées - stockage en cuves époxy. Respect de l’environnement : Laurent a fait le choix d’une viticulture “propre” depuis de nombreuses années maintenant. Aujourd’hui l’ensemble de l’exploitation est enherbé et travaillé de façon mécanique, en utilisant le moins possible de produits chimiques. En 2019, nous serons, normalement, certifiés « Haute Valeur Environnementale » (H.V.E.) et « Viticulture Durable en Champagne » (VDC) Owner History: 1705 The Romelot family, farmers in the region of l’Aisne, plant their first vines next to their other crops, and soon begin selling the grapes. 1963 The two families Léguillette and Romelot join with other growers to create a cooperative for pressing grapes and another for making wine. 1968 The marriage of M. Léguillette and de Melle Romelot brings their families together, and soon after the production of Champagne under the name Léguillette-Romelot began to be considered... 1973 The Champagne LEGUILLETTE André became Champagne LEGUILLETTE-ROMELOT 2000 The son of André Léguillette and Marie-France Romelot, Laurent took over the reins of the house of Champagne Léguillette-Romelot à Charly-sur-Marne, assisted by his wife, Christine. June 30th, 2018, M. Laurent LEGUILLETTE passed away. Christine, with the help of her team, took over the running of the estate. Wines By Léguillette-Romelot Léguillette-Romelot 2018 "Cepages d'Autrefois Millesime Brut View Wine Léguillette-Romelot N.V. "Cepages d'Autrefois" Brut View Wine

Paul Louis Eugène Paul Louis Eugène We recently paid a return visit to Paul Durand and were elated by what we tasted. Andrew Jefford describes him as a “peasant philosopher” (a sobriquet that Paul happily accepts), and also says, aptly, that “there is no more interesting person in the world of wine”. Paul is a man of his region, speaking a wonderfully eloquent French in the heavy accent of the south-west. Devoted to the heritage of the Languedoc, he is nonetheless not above making wines from utterly non-traditional grapes if he feels that they have a statement to make about his terroirs. His life in recent years has not been easy, but he has emerged from his troubles with a clarity of vision and a modest determination that translate into wines of unabashed power, endowed nonetheless with a grace and poise that are almost unheard-of in this region. Ever his own man, he was one of the very first producers in France to shun the Appellation Contrôlée system and make only “Vins de Table”. He has essentially reinvented himself by planting vines in long-abandoned vineyards buried deep in the nooks and crannies of his beloved Minervois hills. Without any special efforts on his part (he is somewhat averse to the hurly-burly of commerce), his wines have developed a cult following amongst a small band of cognoscenti. It is our confident belief that Americans will be added to their numbers when they experience these unique wines for the first time. 1/0 Producer: Paul Louis Eugène Country: France Region: Bordeaux Subregion: Siran Download Info Sheet Property History: History of the property Owner History: History of the property Wines By Paul Louis Eugène Paul Louis Eugène 2007 Trois Pommes View Wine Paul Louis Eugène 2006 Canto Pebre View Wine

Vignobles Bardet Vignobles Bardet The Bardet family has built up a significant stable of four St. Emilion Grand Cru estates in the last century, totalling 55 hectares, plus one in the adjoining Côtes de Castillon. Family patriarch Philippe is an influential figure in the region, as he heads up the technical commission of the St. Emilion Wine Council, with responsibility for terroir and sustainable development. His two older sons, Paul Arthur and Thibault, work by his side and are poised to take over when Paul and his wife Sylvie decide to retire. 1/0 Producer: Vignobles Bardet Country: France Region: Côtes de Castillon Download Info Sheet Property History: History of the property Owner History: History of the property Wines By Vignobles Bardet Vignobles Bardet 2003 Ch. Lideyre MAGNUM View Wine Vignobles Bardet 2007 Ch. Lideyre View Wine

Dom. de Villargeau Dom. de Villargeau This tiny appellation, which hugs both sides of the Loire as it arcs north and west after Pouilly-Fumé, musters a total of 150 hectares, most dedicated to black grapes. Twenty of them belong to this young domaine, founded by the brothers Fernand and Jean-François Thibault, in 1991. In their case, however, they concentrate on white wines, albeit they have a deft hand with Pinot Noir and Gamay. Joined in 2000 by one of their sons, Marc, a trained oenologist, they have quietly advanced to the fore and now are regarded as ambassadors for this little-known district. Since 2020, they have been certified ORGANIC. 1/0 Producer: Dom. de Villargeau Country: France Region: Loire Subregion: Centre Loire City of Origin: Pougny Date Founded: 1991 Owner Name: François, Marc & Yves Thibault Vineyard Size: 22 Total Annual Production: 130,000 bottles/year Download Info Sheet Property History: In 1991 the Thibault family decided to create the "Domaine de Villargeau" on land facing south-southwest and enjoying the greatest amout of sunshine. Two brothers, Fernand and Jean-François Thibault, cleared hillsides abandonded since the phylloxera crisis in order to plant vines. The story continues when, in 2000, they were joined by one of their sons, Marc, returning to the area armed with his apprenticeship and experience in viticulture and oenology. Yves, Marc's brother has also joined the estate in 2016. Owner History: History of the property Wines By Dom. de Villargeau Dom. de Villargeau 2023 Côteaux du Giennois View Wine Dom. de Villargeau 2021 "Les Abeilles" Côteaux du Giennois View Wine

PDA-RET21 View Domínio do Açor's Producer Page Domínio do Açor 2021 Reserva Tinto This masterly wine, which has to be one of the best Portuguese reds from anywhere that we have ever tasted, sealed the deal. Several people have commented on the uncanny evocation of Syrah, which Luis attributes to the manifestation of Alfrocheiro in the Dão (quite different from Alentejo, where it resembles more Pinot Noir). But there is no doubting the irresistible combination of celestial floral scents and sumptuous texture, all enrobed in a strikingly dark but brilliant color. Download Tech Sheet Supplementary Information Arriving Soon Wine Specifics WineWise Code PDA-RET21 Country Portugal Region Dão Color/Style Red Destemming Complete Fermentation Vessel Concrete, Stainless Steel Additional Fermentation Notes Total destemming without crushing, followed by cold skin maceration for 3 days. Spontaneous fermentation in a traditional granite lagar, by infusion, at a temperature of 20-26ºC, for 7 days. Vertical pressing and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Aging Vessel 67% Used Barrique, 33% New Barrique Aging Duration (months) 18 months Filtered? No Fining Agents None Yeast Protocol Spontaneous Malolactic Conversion Yes Additonal Maturation Details: Ageing on fine lees for 18 months in barrels (2 of which are new, 500L French oak). Racking and kept in stainless steel for 3 months until bottling. Added Sulfur Yes, 55 mg/L Varieties 60% Alfrocheiro Preto, 40% Touriga Nacional Residual Sugar 1 ABV 14 Acidity 5.44 pH 3.59 Closure Natural Cork Annual Production 3,893 bottles Certified Vegan No Other Wine Facts Intense ruby colour with brilliant reflections. Deep and complex, with a matrix of red fruit at the precise point of ripeness, framed by earthy and mineral elements, fine spices, forest and balsamic notes. Extremely fine in the mouth, the subtlety of the extraction and the vibrant intensity of the flavor are remarkable. Tannins of immense quality, giving the wine a firm yet silky texture. Freshness and sapidity persist in the long finish. Primary Vineyard Name Selection of our best Alfrocheiro Preto 60% from Vinha Nascente (3,72ha) and Touriga Nacional 40% from Vinha Romana (2,50ha). VINHA NASCENTE = VINEYARD TOUCHED BY THE RISING SUN (EAST) VINHA ROMANA = In our region of Dão there are countless traces of ancient civilizations, dating back to the 5th millennium BC, passing through the Celts and Romans. Even in our domaine, where several Roman artifacts were found (exhibited in the Carregal do Sal museum) linked to agriculture, when the vineyard that we now call the Vinha Romana was implemented in the 90s. According to the archaeologist we hired to help us explain our past, Domínio do Açor was probably a Roman farm at the time, which is why we named our entry-level wines Vila Romana, and this vineyard, VINHA ROMANA. Soil Types Granite Elevation (meters) 283-299 Vine Age 24 Yields (hl/ha) 40 Farming Practices Practicing organic, practicing regenerative Harvest Method Hand-harvested Additional Harvest Notes SOIL: Granite. Very well mixed between soil and rocks, more precisely between the silt typical of granitic soils, with alterites or rocks degraded by the chemical and physical processes of weathering, as well as quartz and the mother-rock granite. Level 4 / 5 alterite predominates in all the vineyards of Domínio do Açor. Other Vineyard Details CLIMATE/GEOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS: The climate of Dão is moderate continental, clearly marked by the mountain ranges that surround it and protect it from the Atlantic influence. Average annual temperature: 14°C - 16°C, average summer temperature: 18°C - 20°C, maximum daily temperature range in summer: 20°C. Domínio do Açor enjoys the freshness and continentality of the Dão, but at the same time its mesoclimate is drier and less marginal than in Serra da Estrela. The grapes ripen slowly and with immense balance between sugars and acids, and a high concentration of aromatic precursors. Vinha da Nascente 3,72ha, planted mostly in 1990, some lines in 2003, grape varieties: Jaen, Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Pinheira and Tinta Roriz (the last gradually being replaced by Tinta Pinheira, Baga and other heirloom grape varieties from the Dão through grafting in the field) Notes from the Producer: Luís Lopes winemaker: "One of the ways to express a mix of finesse and power of Dão, without Touriga Nacional being so evident, is to co-ferment this variety with Alfrocheiro Preto. This synergy of Alfrocheiro-Touriga is very energetic, and Alfrocheiro fills the void of Touriga (very external structure of tannnins), giving mid-palate and amazing length to it." This wine is a selection of our very finest Alfrocheiro (a local variety very close in style to Syrah: spicy, herbal, red & black wild berries, tannins on the tongue), co-fermented with our very best Touriga Nacional. All Domínio do Açor Wines Domínio do Açor 2023 Encruzado White Certified organic, practicing biodynamic, practicing regenerative, certified sustainable; ECOCERT and GLOBAL G.A.P. AGRICERT certified View Wine Domínio do Açor 2022 Vinha Celta Jaen White Certified organic, practicing biodynamic, practicing regenerative, certified sustainable; ECOCERT and GLOBAL G.A.P. AGRICERT certified View Wine Domínio do Açor 2021 Reserva Tinto Red Practicing organic, practicing regenerative View Wine Domínio do Açor 2022 Tinta Pinheira White Certified organic, practicing biodynamic, practicing regenerative, certified sustainable; ECOCERT and GLOBAL G.A.P. 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