2020 Les Vignes de Paradis Son Altesse, IGP Vin des Allobroges, France Cognac This is was the third

This is was the third vintage of Japanese winemaker couple Rie et Hirofumi Shoji

The 2019 Grolleau macerates for 10 days

The fermentations start with native yeast and are done in stainless steel tanks for 20 to 25 days

A fantastically light Zinfandel

and energetic feel of salt and spices in the very long and bone-dry finish

2020 Les Vignes de Paradis Son Altesse, IGP Vin des Allobroges, France Cognac This is was the thirdVine Age: Planted in 2015 Terroir: Glacial moraines, molasse, yellow clay. Western exposure. Viticulture: Organic (certified), biodynamic methods Vinification: Picked in 2 passes at harvest, gentle pressing, ambient yeast fermentation (16C) in oval cement amphora. Aged 7 to 8 months, light filtration (white earth), no SO2 added until bottling (total SO2 is 30 ppm max).