2023 Gregoire Hoppenot Fleurie OriginesBeaujolais native Grgoire Hoppenot knows the region like the back of his hand, and spent years scouring vineyards and sourcing fruit for other producers. So when he set up his own winery, he chose Fleurie, the cru nicknamed the "Queen of Beaujolais" due its reputation for finesse and complexity. Greg's Origines is not simple juicy fruit Beaujolaisits a wine of fine structure and remarkable aromatic complexity. Give it a good chill, then pop it open

aged 3-4 weeks on lees

chemical-free approach to farming that flows naturally to the cellar

making it one of the oldest in Paso Robles

An absolute delight as an aperitif and perfect for springtime

cracked pepper

10% Merlot

Either way

It’s Syrah made to be enjoyed

Rita Hills cellar he was working in at the time

45% Petite Sirah

and licorice

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