Vin de California Collection
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We are very excited to be carrying the 3 completely different wines from Adam and Kate and can't wait for you to get your hands on these!
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In this 3-pack, you'll get:
Queen of the Galaxy
Made with 100% Barbera from Contra Costa California. Low in tannin yet high in acidity. An easy-drinking red that undergoes spontaneous fermentation with native yeast and minimal sulfites added.
Pétillant
A fun sparkling pet-nat from Vin de California! This soft blend of both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is perfect for sunny days with good friends.
Zed
A blend of two lively red grapes, Tempranillo and Barbera from a vineyard in Los Olivos, Santa Barbara County, California. Tons of bright fruit paired with a zippy acidity! Minimal sulfites were added and fermented with native yeast.
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About Natural Wine
Great question! There are a lot of definitions for natural wine with the main term you'll hear being that it has had minimal intervention. To be more specific, our definition is that the wine must first be sustainably farmed, which typically means it was organically or biodynamically farmed.
Then, in the cellar the natural winemaking process has some differences as well! The wine is typically unfined, unfiltered, and goes through spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. If you want to know more about what natural wine is, we have an entire guide under our reference section!
The short answer is that natural wine can taste like any other kind of conventional wine (we like to call these stealth natural wines) or it can taste quite a bit different, as production methods can vary and potentially be lighter, or in a style you've never had before (like orange, pet-nat or amphora).
The natural wine community is also more accepting of some qualities in wines that conventional would consider a flaw, like Brett, some oxidation, or volatile acidity. We would consider these in high amounts to also be a flaw, but in many cases a touch of these qualities can ultimately improve their flavor and texture and be happily accepted in a natural wine.
To find out more about what natural wine tastes like, check out our full blog and podcast on the topic here.
The short answer is, no! But many are. Glou-glou describes winesthat are easily chuggable, impossible to put the glass down, and seductively delicious! They tend to be young and fresh, designed to be drunk early with an average ABV of around 10%. Check out different styles or glou glou natural wine here on our site.