Bio: Johan "Stompie" Meyer was already a name amongst South African winemakers before teaming up with Ben Henshaw of Indigo Wines to create Force Celeste (formerly Force Majure) wines
Winemaking: Macerated on skins for 23-46 days depending on grapes
The Chardonnay for this bottling
this is the only blend he bottles
they set up a tiny winery in Basket Range
2019 Bernard Burgaud, Syrah | Côte-Rotie, France Mencia Bio: Johan "Stompie" Meyer wasVareital(s): Syrah Vineyard Practices: Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) Certified Winemaking Techniques: native yeast, no stem inclusion, pipeage, 20% new barrique for 15 months, unfined unfiltered Vegan: Yes Typicity: Typical, although very unique that they resist the urge to Winemaker: Pierre Burgaud Bio: When Bernard Burgaud inherited his father's vineyards in the 1980's, he set himself to the work of replanting the steep schist slopes