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The deep, well-drained soils promote naturally high acidity and balanced ripeness, offering the Chenin Blanc grapes aromatic purity and beautiful lively tension. \"Kama,\" synonymous with the pleasure of the senses, or one of the four ultimate goals of life for Hindus, was created in honor of Sabrina, muse and wife of the estate's winemaker.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"854\"\u003eThe vinification of this wine begins with \u003cstrong\u003emorning hand-harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring that fresh, intact bunches are brought to the winery, essential for preserving the fruit's expression. Once pressed, the juices ferment slowly in \u003cstrong\u003econcrete eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e, an aging technique that promotes gentle micro-oxygenation, preserving aromatic purity while adding texture and complexity to the wine. 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