Don't be afraid of being different... be afraid of being the same as everyone else.
Our Analog In A Digital Age blend is always built around Marsanne that was fermented and aged using an 8,000-year-old technology (an unglazed amphora handmade from clay). The amphora adds a touch of minerality and, because the clay is slightly porous, allows a bit of oxygen exposure during fermentation and aging, which results in a more rounded, smooth mouthfeel. For the 2019 vintage, we complemented the Marsanne with some Grenache Blanc and Viognier. This wine is handmade, merges varietal characteristics, and will probably taste entirely different the next time we make it.
Technology has brought us a lot of great things, but sometimes a bit of magic is lost along the way. Consider the warm sounds of vinyl, the tonality of film photography, and the mechanical perfection of a vintage automobile. With wine, technology has created products that are technically flawless, varietally correct, and extremely consistent, yet are sometimes lacking in individuality and soul. Our Analog in a Digital World stands against this pattern. Most of the blend was made using 8,000-year-old technology (an earthenware amphora). It’s handmade, merges varietal characters, and it will probably taste entirely different the next time we make it.
Technology has brought us a lot of great things, but sometimes a bit of magic is lost along the way. Consider the warm sounds of vinyl, the tonality of film photography, and the mechanical perfection of a vintage automobile. With wine, technology has created products that are technically flawless, varietally correct, and extremely consistent, yet are sometimes lacking in individuality and soul. Our Analog in a Digital World stands against this pattern. Most of the blend was made using 8,000-year-old technology (an earthenware amphora) while the remainder used technology that is a mere 2,000 years old (oak barrels). It’s handmade, merges varietal characters, and it will probably taste entirely different the next time we make it. 93 Points - The Wine Write; 92 Points - Purely Domestic Wine Report; 92 Points Vinous; 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
