2023 B. Kosuge Wines Gamay Noir Carneros, USA Ludes Vinification: 8 days destemmed maceration

Vinification: 8 days destemmed maceration

Total SO2: < 20 mg/L

100 % Xarel·lo from Vinya dels Taus

” referring to the rocky volcanic substance that makes up the winery’s structures as well as the vineyards’ dry stone terraces

Fully de-stemmed and the Coches favor a “vinification douce” or soft vinification for their Pinot Noir

2023 B. Kosuge Wines Gamay Noir Carneros, USA Ludes Vinification: 8 days destemmed maceration2023 was a bit of a throwback. When I first started my career, harvest came after Labor Day unless you were making sparkling wine. Now, it's rare that we don't start harvesting in late August for still wine. As the 2023 season progressed it became clear that we would not be picking until well into September. We got Labor Day off! Late harvests often lead to "cooler" tasting wines lower alcohols, less ripe flavors. But the Gamay was the opposite. It is