John Almansa Zou Mai

Cinsault / Grenache

Languedoc, France

John Almansa is a new young winemaker, first vintage 2015, who decided to make wine to complement his other farming of sheep, honey and olive oil.  His vineyards were planted 35 years ago in the Gard region of the Languedoc.  The Zou Mai (translates to 'come on!' like the Brit punkers say) and is 100% Cinsault and 100% gulpably delicious and fresh.  All labor is manual with minimal intervention, no filtration and just a small amount so2 at bottling.  Perfect transition wine from white to red for the Fall.