Wild Kindness
2023 Skin-Contact Viognier (67%) + Carbonic Riesling (33%)
Viognier & Riesling from Los Olivos District AVA
Organic Farming
12% ABV | 750 ml | 75 Cases Produced
Crafted from Zaca Mesa’s historic Cushman Block, this wine celebrates the legacy of old-vine Viognier grafted in 1997 onto rootstock originally planted in 1973. The vines thrive in Chamise Shaly Loam soils, nestled against the San Rafael Mountains. Hand harvested, the Viognier was split into two lots to unlock its full potential. Half underwent 7 days of skin contact, developing texture, tannin, and body. The other half spent 21 days in stainless steel under full carbonic maceration with daily drainings, creating vibrant fruity esters and aromatic complexity. To balance the natural richness of Viognier, a carbonically fermented Riesling with ripping acidity was blended in, resulting in a wine that’s as balanced as it is bold.
Tasting Notes:
Zesty and aromatic, this wine bursts with grapefruit, stone fruit rind, jasmine blossoms, and a touch of exotic perfume. Herbaceous notes of fresh-cut grass, green herbs, and thyme meet a gentle spice of white pepper, finishing with honeyed wax and a vibe of Japanese canned green tea. Fresh, textured, and delightfully complex, this wine captures the wild kindness of its origins.
Label Art: Jeff Bowers
2023 Skin-Contact Viognier (67%) + Carbonic Riesling (33%)
Viognier & Riesling from Los Olivos District AVA
Organic Farming
12% ABV | 750 ml | 75 Cases Produced
Crafted from Zaca Mesa’s historic Cushman Block, this wine celebrates the legacy of old-vine Viognier grafted in 1997 onto rootstock originally planted in 1973. The vines thrive in Chamise Shaly Loam soils, nestled against the San Rafael Mountains. Hand harvested, the Viognier was split into two lots to unlock its full potential. Half underwent 7 days of skin contact, developing texture, tannin, and body. The other half spent 21 days in stainless steel under full carbonic maceration with daily drainings, creating vibrant fruity esters and aromatic complexity. To balance the natural richness of Viognier, a carbonically fermented Riesling with ripping acidity was blended in, resulting in a wine that’s as balanced as it is bold.
Tasting Notes:
Zesty and aromatic, this wine bursts with grapefruit, stone fruit rind, jasmine blossoms, and a touch of exotic perfume. Herbaceous notes of fresh-cut grass, green herbs, and thyme meet a gentle spice of white pepper, finishing with honeyed wax and a vibe of Japanese canned green tea. Fresh, textured, and delightfully complex, this wine captures the wild kindness of its origins.
Label Art: Jeff Bowers
2023 Skin-Contact Viognier (67%) + Carbonic Riesling (33%)
Viognier & Riesling from Los Olivos District AVA
Organic Farming
12% ABV | 750 ml | 75 Cases Produced
Crafted from Zaca Mesa’s historic Cushman Block, this wine celebrates the legacy of old-vine Viognier grafted in 1997 onto rootstock originally planted in 1973. The vines thrive in Chamise Shaly Loam soils, nestled against the San Rafael Mountains. Hand harvested, the Viognier was split into two lots to unlock its full potential. Half underwent 7 days of skin contact, developing texture, tannin, and body. The other half spent 21 days in stainless steel under full carbonic maceration with daily drainings, creating vibrant fruity esters and aromatic complexity. To balance the natural richness of Viognier, a carbonically fermented Riesling with ripping acidity was blended in, resulting in a wine that’s as balanced as it is bold.
Tasting Notes:
Zesty and aromatic, this wine bursts with grapefruit, stone fruit rind, jasmine blossoms, and a touch of exotic perfume. Herbaceous notes of fresh-cut grass, green herbs, and thyme meet a gentle spice of white pepper, finishing with honeyed wax and a vibe of Japanese canned green tea. Fresh, textured, and delightfully complex, this wine captures the wild kindness of its origins.
Label Art: Jeff Bowers