2023/24 Botanica Wines "Big Flower" Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, South AfricaABOUT THIS WINE The grapes come from a young, high density vineyard on Ginny Povalls farm. There are four separate plots of Cabernet Sauvignon, all with different soil types and exposure to the sun. The grapes are harvested by hand and taken to the winery in small containers. The bunches are destemmed and then the must is fermented in open top fermenters with hand punch downs and no mechanical pumping over. The skins are lightly pressed and the press

70 miles inland from Los Angeles

elegant and refreshing Riesling whose alcohol has been removed using state-of-the-art techniques

Vinification – Following a manual harvest in small boxes

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before Jean-Paul (known as “Polpo”) would achieve consistency with his new methods

Its cap guarantees protection against dust or odors

The Saumur Blanc and Rouge are vinified and aged exclusively in stainless steel to maintain fruit and freshness

originating from the terroirs in Vallée de la Marne near the domain in Basileux-sous-Châtillon

then oak barrels for 12-14 months

Since 2010 the wines are neither fined nor filtered

After these fertilization and absence of spring frosts there was a dry and hot summer

This historic vineyard of just over two hectares is astonishing for the age of its vines (70 to 80 years old)