this Rhone inspired wine is a lovely blend of cool-climate spicy Shiraz combined with mild climate full-bodied Shiraz finely tempered by the savory tannins of Mourvedre

hints of woodsmoke

producing robust wines

A wet spring started fast and rapid growth was met with average summer temperatures

The fruit undergoes twenty days of maceration and the wine is stored in enamel-lined tanks for 10 months before it is bottled without fining or filtration

Gérard Boulay Sancerre, 2017 Bonarda this Rhone inspired wine isFrom the importer: ORGANIC Practicing VINEYARD Sourced from various parcels in the village of Chavignol SOIL Base of Kimmeridgean limestone Gerard manually works the soil. All fruit is hand harvested. Natural yeast fermentation in tank. Aged 8 months on lees in about 95% tank, 5% large used wood.