Kuentz-Bas - 2015 Pinot Noir - Alsace, France The name of the project

The name of the project translates to “to the brave viticulturists” and is an attempt by Chilean winemaker Leonardo Erazos Lynch to buoy the small farmers who have sacrificed much to retain their old vines and resist the urge to plant more lucrative grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir

Mourvedre-as-Beaujolais-Nouveau style that has gained popularity using grapes from El Dorado: this wine sits at the midpoint between those two poles

Ribeira Sacra lies along the banks of the river Sil

“Surlie” is a play on words referring to the French term “sur lie” that means aged on the lees

Côtes de Gascogne whites are usually a blend of high yielding grapes that are also used in the production of Armagnac such as Columbard

Kuentz-Bas - 2015 Pinot Noir - Alsace, France The name of the projectThe only red produced in Alsace is Pinot Noir. Because much of Alsace is north of Chablis (the part of Burgundy that produces only whites), producing quality Pinot Noir has been historically difficult. Alsace enjoys a warmer and drier microclimate, however, and warming temperatures along with improved winemaking have brought a dramatic refinement. Earthy and complex, similar to a Burgundy, this is one of the best value categories in wine. Burgundy