Description
James on this wine: “This wine was born as part of my continued exploration of Grenache. I believe the variety is aptly suited for California, and I love the terroir expressiveness ranging from vin de garde to vin de soif wines. Originally a co-ferment of Grenache Noir and Grenache Blanc to make a light red wine with some texture, but in 2021 our previously sourced Grenache Blanc was ripped out, so we had to shift to a new source, and overall a new wine. First to Pinot and Sauvignon Blanc in 2021, then towards the traditional Burgundy pair of Chardonnay and Pinot in 2022.”
Grapes: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Gimelli Vineyard in Cienega Valley on decomposed granite and limestone, practicing organic
Making of: Manual harvest. Fermented with native yeasts, 50% whole cluster fruit. Aged 6 months in stainless steel on its lees. No ameliorations, no filtration or added sulfites.
Personality: “Aromas of strawberry and sour cherry with juicy raspberry on the palate. This is a slightly more serious glou-glou. ”
About
Here at florèz wines we embrace old world technique and sensibility. Everything begins with the vineyards and the best quality starting ingredients.
Some of the vineyards we are farming ourselves using organic practices, and dry farming management. To supplement we source fruit from organically and sustainably farmed vineyards. We work to stay as local as possible to the Santa Cruz area.
We follow through with astute craftsmanship utilizing native yeasts, eschewing additives, racking well but never filtering, a carefully monitored élevage without sulfur and sur lie, and bottling with minimal effective sulfur or less.
Always in pursuit of improvement we hope to deliver wines of pleasure and ease on the body.
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