- Certified organic vineyard and dry-farmed (non-irrigated)
- 90% Vermentino, 10% Sauvignon Blanc
- Venturi Vineyard (Mendocino County)
- Pinole gravelly loam soils
- Direct-to-press Vermentino (and a few clusters of Sauvignon blanc) first settled overnight and then racked off gross juice lees to ferment and age on fine lees in a 1200L stoneware jarre** for 6 months
- 100% native yeast fermentation • Unfined and unfiltered (sediment expected)
- 128 Cases
- Free SO2 7 mg/L (Total SO2 32 mg/L)
- 128 cases produced
- 13% abv
- ** The jarre used for fermentation is crafted from sandstone and fired at over 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit, creating a much tighter porosity compared to wood and an aging environment that further showcases the bright and fresh varietal expression
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Mendocino
Variety:
Vermentino
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-MST-31-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Enthusiast
Score
94
Date
2024-12-31
"This wine is opulent, supple, with aromas of Huckleberry, Blueberry, Black plum, dried chicory, and dried roses on the nose. The flavors on the palate are crabapple-rhubarb, grapefruit segments, clove, savory herbs, and a dry finish. Planted in 1948 and dry farmed. Pair with Lamb Meatballs in Red Sauce. — Tonya Pitts"