2023 Madson Massa Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz, USA Nervi-Conterno 5 hectares of which 2

5 hectares of which 2

"Rhône" isn't a typo: this wine is part of Bellivière's Les Arches line

with manual selection in the vineyard

again surrounded by forest and thus the shade prevents the grapes from getting too much sun which yields a more delicate - high acid and racy Sylvaner

The grapes are harvested by hand (the Chardonnay before the Chasselas)

2023 Madson Massa Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz, USA Nervi-Conterno 5 hectares of which 2Smells like walking through dry brush after a stormblack pepper, wild herbs, and the faint sweetness of cinnamon. The palate leans restrained and savory, with tart blackberry, ripe plum skin, and dusty spice lingering quietly in the background. A wine for slow evenings and thoughtful conversations.