2023 Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil "Trinch", Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE "Trinch" is Catherine and Pierre Bretons call to armsnamed after the German word for "cheers," it's a wine meant for convivial moments, crafted from organically grown Cabernet Franc vines rooted in clay limestone soils in the heart of Bourgueil. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and raised in large, neutral wood for just a few months, this 2023 vintage stays true to the cuves ethos: youthful, fresh, and terroir transparent. No

branches of Fèvre family have been producing wine in the region since the early 1800’s

Gemina is a unique white wine blend

satisfyingly persistent tannins

Approximately 5 months in stainless steel tanks in contact with its lees

The owner of the estate

wondered if it were possible to make some local wines that favored nuance over sheer power

and other protective measures are used only sparingly and with respect for habitat

young Henry Hagen arrived on the West Coast in the throes of continental expansion and the Gold Rush

and the remarkably Rhône-like Paso Robles climate allows the grapes to mature fully and yet retain crisp acidity

They believe deeply in the magic of organic viticulture and the beauty of Calaveras Limestone

and garrigue spice

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