78 local life “When we speak of three generations, we’re mostly talking about winegrowers. My father founded the cellar in 1986, but long before him, my two grandfathers, Arthur and Charlie, were already cultivating vines outside of their factory jobs. Working the land has always been a family story for us—a bond that has never been broken,” Kevin explains. The name Delta refers to the shape of the building, the estate’s three hectares of vineyards, and the three generations of winemakers. This symbolism is meaningful to the Berclaz, who proudly assert their spirit of independence and distinct identity. “My father didn’t want to be like everyone else. If we had followed the habits of our branch of the family, our cellar would have been named Cave de Fontanay, after the street where our facilities are located. But my father was sort of the JeanClaude Van Damme of winemakers ! He liked to stand out, and that left a mark on me,” Kevin adds. A DEMANDING TERROIR This independent spirit is reflected in the way the young winemaker cultivates his vineyard. He describes it as a true patchwork of parcels spread across Sierre, Venthône, and Lens. These are steep hillsides at varying altitudes, that require patience and endurance. “I’m not looking for ease. I’d rather sacrifice comfort to obtain exceptional
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