Wills Wine Sand Castles Grenache 2023Region: Rhone Valley, France Appellation: VDF Type Style: Red Wine Grapes: Grenache Noir, Grenache Blanc From 65 year old vines growing on south facing sandy soils in Courthezon, Chteauneuf du Pape, this is declassified to VDF as the Will's Wine cellar sits just outside of the appellation zone. He adds 7% Grenache Blanc to add lightness and floral tones. With 100% whole bunch, spontaneous fermentation, aged in a demi muid barrel. From the winemaker:

and herbs with bright acidity and a clean

but never heavy — classic Gevrey with clarity and definition

Châtillon-sur-Marne

Region: California

The palate is medium-bodied with quasi-chalky tannins

it delivers the effortless charm that makes Rhône rosé one of the most versatile wines of the season

producing Rieslings that combine the region's classic precision with a striking sense of energy and site expression

the wine is aged on its lees in large

The estate’s style emphasizes clarity and precision

It is a habit-forming apéritif with or without foie gras

Terroir: From the Côte Chalonaise

The farming is certified-biodynamic and the vineyard work including harvest is manual