Even Bakke is a force of nature. Norwegian-American with many vintages under his belt in USA, he found and bought the most amazing winery in the cool hills behind the Dentelles mountain of Gigondas fame. This really is the place to be, and super-old vines too. Wild, expressive naturally beautiful wines. He's a huge guy - six foot six and abut four feet across the shoulders but the wines are all delicate (by local standards), and nuanced. The 'basic' Ventoux is insanely juicy - like biting into a cherry brandy liqueur chocolate - with intriguing wild notes, a little dusty, a lot fascinating. All wines not released until ready to enjoy. Truly a must-try.

"Clos des Trias is comprised of 19 hectares, with a healthy share of 80+-year-old vines in microbial rich Triassic soils. The vineyards are situated high in the hills at 300-500 meters above sea level, allowing them to escape much of the exhaustive heat that their lower altitude neighbours experience. To extract the most from his stunning terroir, Even employs the most natural, non-interventionalist methods of winemaking possible. The winery was officially certified organic in 2012 and also follows many biodynamic principles. Even relies on spontaneous fermentation, with no addition of yeast, or temperature control and keeps sulphur levels to a minimum. The wines are truly allowed to ‘make-themselves’. Some of his reds are aged for up to 6 years in old oak fourdre, yet still the minerality, concentration, life and perfume the wines exhibit is somewhat bewildering, and simply a testament to Even’s understanding of his land and vines."

Wine Advocate Jeb Dunnuck on the 2009 Clos de Trias Ventoux "Also superb, and an incredible value, the 2009 Ventoux is a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah and the balance Carignan and Cinsault. Aged a massive 40 months 75% in tank and 25% in demi-muid, it offers spectacular notes of spice-box, kirsch and licorice that flow to a full-bodied, decadently textured red that s