2024 Scar of the Sea Bassi Vineyard Pinot Gris - Pinot Noir Co-Ferment, San Luis Obispo County, USA
$38.00
Grown above the sandstone quarry at the Bassi Vineyard, this block has an ocean view. This wine is 65% Pinot Gris and 35% Pinot Noir. The Pinot Gris was fermented with 100% whole cluster and the Pinot Noir grapes were destemmed on top of the fermentation for a coferment. The juice fermented with native yeast and then was gently pressed in our wooden basket press. The wine aged for 8 months in old French oak barrels and was bottled without fining or filtration, with minimal sulfur used. 168 cases produced.
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation San Luis Obispo
- Style Red Wine, Orange Wine
- Producer Scar of the Sea
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
- Food Pairings Fried Food, Fresh Seafood, Gamey Meats, Stinky Cheese
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Co-Ferment, Wild Side, West Coast

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