2022 Stagiaire 'Cheeky Bisous' Merlot-Sav Blanc' California Milan Nestarec The belief and expectation of

The belief and expectation of quality wine manifests itself in their memberships in the VDP (Prädikat Wine Estates)

Pinot Noir is fermented and aged in stainless steel

13% French oak (37% one year-old

From two lieu dits: Champs Pennebaut (northern section of Fixin) and Champs des Charmes (southern section of Fixin)

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2022 Stagiaire 'Cheeky Bisous' Merlot-Sav Blanc' California Milan Nestarec The belief and expectation ofMerlot farmed by my bestie David on Sonoma Mountain. Fruit that was worked with by Nic and Tony Coturri for years. Short maceration and free run early. Sauvignon from Lolonis planted in the 40s in Redwood Valley. Healthy botrytis and opulent fruit. It's about 80 20 Merlot SB. The Savvy adds a bit of fruit and flesh and rounds out nicely was a powerful, if not a bit austere, very light red. Chillable lazerbeam jolly rancher red. Yall are gonna love