Farming : Organic

Winemaking : Hand-Picked Grapes | Native Yeast Fermentation | Vegan | No Added Sulfites

Region : California

Grape : Riesling

Alcohol : 11.5%

Winemaker Notes:

The Breeze is our first 100% Riesling, skin contact pet-nat, and it’s… really good. We’re stoked to have another pet-nat to add to our lineup —especially one that features a single varietal from Zabala, who are growing some of our favorite aromatic grapes in California.

Riesling is normally associated with sticky-sweet wines, but it’s actually one of our favorite grapes. A good bottle of dry Riesling can be transformative, so we’ve been playing around with what a “California Riesling” could taste like.

The Breeze, has a pink-peppercorn nose, with bright and floral undertones. On the nose, there’s an ocean-kissed minerality and on the palate, the fine bubbles are like a serrated knife against a perfectly ripe melon. This is a wine that would be perfect for a spicy bowl of Thai curry. Or, it would be just as good on its own by the pool. Drink cold!

This wine is not disgorged, so you’ll notice natural sediment in the bottle. You can pour gently for a clearer glass, or swirl to mix for more texture and flavor. Chill well, open slowly (preferably over a sink), and expect a little wild energy in the glass.