For a long time associated with Merlot, Cabernet Franc complements it and expresses itself wonderfully on limestone soils. Freshness, finesse and structure are all characteristics that Cabernet Franc brings to Château Canon wines. It gives subtle wines with a nice acidity. It gives them a nice aromatic length around varied and complex empyreumatic and mineral notes.

Soft on the palate, mellow and supple, the Merlots are flattering: they offer a beautiful presence and roundness in the mouth. Subtle, refined, with fine and silky tannins, the Merlots give Château Canon suppleness, smoothness and charm.

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Vinification:
Hand picked, whole bunch pressed. Light cold settling. 100% natural vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, aged for 9 months on fine lees, which means the wine is neither fined nor filtered before bottling.

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Pale straw yellow and very clear, the Vermentino DOCG di Capichera shows a certain personality and character, without yielding to excesses of aroma and structure. It is a characteristic true Vermentino that expresses a rich and complex bouquet of hawthorn, iris, juniper, jasmine and orange flower. Its mineral character provides a continuous contrast to the floral and fruity range, rounded off by scents of pear and peach.

The wine is fresh, full-bodied, complex and enveloping, vertical and lively in its beautiful sapidity. It has a good body and a delicious, fruity finish. Perfect at any time, starting with the aperitif for the most demanding palates. It goes splendidly with any fish preparation and stands out with shellfish but also with rich dishes such as the classic malloreddus.

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In the wine glass, this Californian wine is a bright straw yellow. Fruity-tropical notes of white peach, kiwi and grapefruit unfold in the bouquet and are underlined by hints of toasted almonds. The aromas of the nose are also reflected in the palate and are complemented by a pleasant minerality and a bright, radiant acidity.

This white wine is remarkably pure and structured as well as elegant, dense, balanced and full-bodied with a slight creaminess given by the barrel ageing. A long, lingering finish completes this expressive California wine.

Winemaking of Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay

The grapes are sourced from the Red Shoulder Ranch, named after the Red Shoulder Hawk, which is located in the area around the vineyard.

After the Chardonnay grapes have been carefully harvested by hand, they are immediately taken to the cellar. Here the grapes are strictly selected and prepared for fermentation. The must is fermented exclusively with natural yeasts. Thanks to the absence of malolactic fermentation, this white wine retains its fresh acidity. Finally, this wine is aged on the lees (storage on fine lees) for 14 months. 75% of the wine is stored in French oak barrels and 25% in stainless steel barrels.

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