2022 La Baladeuse L'Etourdie Syrah VdF NV, Rhone, France Aldo Viola “Lutte” translates “fight to overcome”

“Lutte” translates “fight to overcome” in French in reference to our efforts to bring Oregon Gamay Noir to the attention of wine lovers all over the U

Bottled in summer unfined

Seeing an 18 day maceration on the skins

Sur Latte: 24+ Months

Japo is 87 years old (as of 2019) and still producing regularly

2022 La Baladeuse L'Etourdie Syrah VdF NV, Rhone, France Aldo Viola “Lutte” translates “fight to overcome”100% Syrah Organic grapes sourced in St Joseph from Jean Delobre in Bogy (Ferme des Sept Lunes) in Northern Ardche on Granite soils. One third whole cluster, two thirds destemmed grapes. Relatively short 8 day maceration in tank to accentuate the fruit. Natural fermentation without additives. Aged 9 months in small fiberglass tanks that allow for minimal oxygen exchange (to prevent reduction). Bottled without SO2.