it remains on the fine lees for increased richness and complexity

Francois’ practices in the vineyard are sustainable

Region: Medrano

Intriguingly complex

very structured medium palate

Uva Non Grata Gamay, 2023 Top 100 it remains on the fine100% Gamay. This is a bright, candied red licorice esque wine with a gorgeously interesting nose of musk, white daisies, nutmeg, bright yellow lemon. The palate gives ripe black plum, blackberry, and rhubarb. The name, "Uva Non Grata" refers to Gamay's maligned history of being considered a secondary and unimportant grape compared with Pinot Noir, the more noble Burgundian grape, in fact even outlawed by Philip the Bold in 1395. This is a playful