California | Natural Wine from California
In regards to natural wine, California is the most prominent wine region for production in the United States with producers like Subject to Change, Old World Winery, Ruth Lewandowski, Martha Stouman and Populis leading the wave of natural wine production. Interesting about the Californian natural wine producers we have met, is how little of them do their wine proeuction full time - many are instead wine reps for the big distributors and do wine making on the side. The land in America is simply too expensive...
The temperate Mediterranean climate of California provides the perfect growing conditions for a wide variety of wine grapes. From the cool coastal areas to the warmer inland valleys, winemakers have the opportunity to cultivate a range of grape varieties that thrive in different microclimates. This diversity allows for the production of an array of high-quality wines with distinctive characteristics.
The region is home to a multitude of wine grapes, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Zinfandel, better known in Europe as Primitivo. However, many of the natural wine producers favour new styles too, so often blend red and white grapes together and experiment more with skin contact maceration to not produce the style of big bodied wines the Californian region is known for.
Post Flirtation White Blend
Martha Stoumen (USA)
9.5% lightness
Wabi Sabi Red 2019 (USA)
Populis
Red White US Blend
Chardonnay & Savagnin (ONE PER ORDER)
Phelan Farm
Rajar Parr Specials
Cuvée 831
Subject to Change (USA)
VIBRANT American blend
Flow Syrah 2014
Old World Winery (USA)
Complex. Rustic. Earthy
Mendocino Benchlands 2020
Martha Stoumen (USA)
Cult US Female Producer
Bang Bang' Chardonnay
Subject to Change (USA)
Reductive American Chardo
Bonofiglio Unsung Hero
Subject to Change (USA)
Russian River
Party Monster Rosé 2020
Subject to Change (USA)
Macerated Strawberries & Cream
Mixtape
Subject to Change (USA)
Great Energy & Vibrations
Twin Pyramids
Subject to Change (USA)
Muskat from California
Chill Pill 2019
Subject to Change (USA)
Chenin Blanc from California
Lune Juice 2019
Subject to Change (USA)
Zinfandel from California
Rise 2017
Old World Winery (USA)
Decant for best results
