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THE VINEYARD
El Retono is a small family-run Sauvignon Blanc vineyard located in Kelseyville, Lake County, intentionally focused on sustainable and regenerative farming. 16 acres were planted in 2002, and only 10 rows are of the Musque clone, grown on heavy clay loam soil, where Sauvignon Blanc thrives.
THE WINEMAKING
Sauvignon Blanc grapes were hand harvested at 22 Brix and immediately pressed upon arrival. 100% free-run juice underwent native fermentation in a 100% Stainless steel drum. Battonage (stirring of dead yeast cells) for 2 weeks, bottled mid-fermentation and finished in bottle. Riddled and disgorged after 5 months for clarity.
WINEMAKER NOTES
This aromatic and bubbly white has notes of jasmine green tea, peach, orange blossom, and passionfruit. Bright with acidity and pairs well with fresh lumpia, sisig, and fried chicken.
THE VINEYARD
Hand-harvested from family-run Ricci Vineyard, on the outskirts of Sonoma in the heart of Carneros. Since 1982, they’ve labored and produced premium wine grapes sought after by renowned winemakers.
THE WINEMAKING
76% Pommard & 24% St. Laurent were inoculated with WS yeast and cofermented together, finishing primary in stainless steel. Pressed and barreled down in 2x used Francois Freres barrels, native ML, aged for 8 months before bottling.
WINEMAKER NOTES
This unique coferment brings elegance and a darker, spicier profile. Notes of black cherries, blackberries, rose petals, plum, and baking spices. Pairs well with Pork Adobo, Pancit Canton, and Diniguan.
THE VINEYARD
All hand harvested from Trimble vineyard in Mendocino County. Small and family-owned, these gnarly old vines are over 65 years old, head-trained, and organically grown.
THE WINEMAKING
100% whole cluster carbonic fermentation in macro bin. Lightly foot tread, keeping as many of the berries intact. Post primary extended maceration to soften tannins for 2.5 weeks before pressing. Barreled down in 2x used Francois Freres barrels, native ML, aged for 8 months before bottling.
WINEMAKER NOTES
Carignane carefully crafted to focus on freshness and the ageability of the grape. This chillable red has notes of wild strawberry, ripe raspberry, tart cherries, blood orange zest, pomegranate, and a hint of pink peppercorn. Pairs well with chicken nasal, bistek, and pork BBQ.
TEN years. Every corner of the industry. One calling.
Justine Osilla wasn't supposed to make wine. She was raised with a different plan — one her family had mapped out long before she ever set foot in a vineyard. But wine kept pulling her back. The chemistry of it. The culture of it. The way a single bottle could turn strangers into family.
She followed it anyway.
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