Field Recordings 'Chenin Blanc' 2024 Central Coast, California

Grape 🍇: Chenin Blanc

Style 😋: A vibrant and elegant snapshot of California's past. Meyer lemon and fresh quince with bright lime zest. A hint of chamomile creates a complex, refreshing, and utterly unique profile.

Details 📌: Sourced from treasured, old vine sites (50+ years!) like Shell Creek Organic Vineyard and Jurassic Park. Hand harvested and directly pressed to capture pure fruit. The juice ferments spontaneously with native yeast in a mix of large German fuder and neutral French oak barrels. Aged for just 4 months to retain energy, with only minimal sulfites added at bottling.

Story 📖: Field Recordings is the life's work of Andrew Jones, a viticultural nurseryman who planted vineyards for a living. Spending his days in California's most exciting vineyards, he started making wine as a "hobby" to connect with the growers he worked with. He famously says being a nurseryman made him a better winemaker, and vice versa. His philosophy is simple: "Start with good grapes and then don't mess it up."