2021 Vivanterre 'SGU' Orange Contact, Vin de France Nahe Vineyard: Sonrisa Vineyard in Zillah

Vineyard: Sonrisa Vineyard in Zillah

Here Eric dubs his wine “Vieille Serine” after the ancient strain of Syrah

Slate soils

Planted in 1968

Saveria Vineyard Pinot Noir

2021 Vivanterre 'SGU' Orange Contact, Vin de France Nahe Vineyard: Sonrisa Vineyard in ZillahOur Orange Contact SGU is a blend of 30% Auxerois, 30% Pinot Blanc, 20% Gewurztraminer, 10% Ugni Blanc and 10% Grenache Gris grapes. The Auxerois, Pinot Blanc and Gewurztraminer grapes are sourced from Alsace the Auxerois and Pinot Blanc from Rosenwiller from an organic and biodynamic vineyard with clay limestone soil and 50 year old vines, and the Gewurztraminer come from Heiligenstein from 35 year old vines. The Auxerois and Pinot Blanc were co