2021 Antoine Graillot & Raúl Pérez "Encinas" Tinto, Bierzo, SpainABOUT THE WINE Encinas is a collaborative project between Antoine Graillot, of the Northern Rhnes revered Graillot family, and Ral Prez, the visionary winemaker of Bierzo. Sourced from old vine Menca planted on clay and decomposed slate soils in the high altitude hillsides around Ponferrada, the wine reflects both place and philosophyfermented whole cluster with native yeasts in large wooden vats and aged in used French oak foudres. The 2021 vintage

The McNab's dedication to excellence builds on his family’s four generations of experience and expertise

lighter touch in oak

The wines ferment naturally with indigenous yeast and are macerated on the skins for anywhere from 15-30 days depending on the vintage and the particular wine

Mouth-blown

mostly pump-overs with some punch-downs

Macerated at cool temperatures

Giuseppe started from scratch with virgin land

the domaine is known for producing wines that reflect the region’s unique terroir

The tannins are ripe and polished

Their philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention in both the vineyard and cellar

ideal for preserving the grape's natural acidity and aromatic complexity

making it the 13th oldest sake brewery in the world and was also the purveyor to the Uesugi clan