2022 Johan Vineyards "Melon de Bourgogne", Van Duzer Corridor, Oregon, USAABOUT THIS WINE Melon de Bourgogne, traditionally associated with France's Loire Valley, finds a compelling expression in Johan Vineyards' estate within the Van Duzer Corridor AVA. The 2022 vintage underwent a three hour skin maceration before pressing, followed by barrel fermentation and 11 months of aging on its original lees. This approach, inspired by the Muscadet wines of the Loire, enhances the wine's complexity and mouthfeel. The resulting wine

The pinot noir and chardonnay wines from Hirsch Winery give the passionate drinker an experience of the clash of opposites meeting in Nature and Life: the edge of the continent washed by the sea

Fermentation continued without the addition of any chemicals or enzymes

This focus on making a refreshing wine is a foundational style we emulate in making all of our red wines – they’re meant to pick you up

fruity and high in acidity and are considerably more common than the reds

000 bottles from our own vineyards of 6

The soil is composed of sandstone and marl of the Santonien (75-90 Ma)

The ancient art of Banyuls is disappearing at a frightening pace

The Ca'del Bosco method means paying attention to every little detail

with 2 hectares of vineyards standing at 250 meters above sea level in the northern part of the region

in 1860 the village headman and founder became involved in sake brewing

By the time he released his second vintage

Masses of peasants and townsfolk tore down castles at Monforte de Lemos