2020 Domaine Michel Girard & Fils Sancerre, Loire Valley, FranceDomaine Michel Girard comprises of 12 hectares of vineyards, made up of 30 parcels of vines with an average age of 15 years. Terroir plays an important role at this estate. Michel, Philippe and Benot Girard's vines are planted on each of Sancerre's three different soil types: Terres Blanches (clay and limestone), Caillottes (chalky limestone) and Silex (flint). The brothers favour judicious blending of the separately vinified cuves to create wines

René Collin (Olivier’s grandfather) grew the estate to 18 hectares of vines

The Sangiovese highlights the red fruits in the blend

and innovation

Founded by Gaston Hochar in 1930

She was surprised

and fine tannins

The grapes were hand harvested in October

These attributes are unattainable through shortcuts such as force-carbonation

Amoenus Vineyard lends dark cherry tones and a mid-palate width

Treatments combining small quantities of Bordeaux mixture with herbal teas such as horsetail or nettle

One of the rising stars of Napa Valley winemaking

in the province of Burgos in Castilla y León