{"product_id":"2020-d-marioni-x-fresco-miha-gewurztraminer-piquette","title":"2020 D. Marioni X Fres.Co Miha Gewurztraminer Piquette","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Sonoma \u0026lt; California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape: Gewurztraminer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVineyard\/cellar stats: Organic, regenerative farming; 2nd pressing of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGewurztraminer skins\/pumice with spring water and organic lemon juice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efor added acidity – sparkling, conditioned with fresh Gewurztraminer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ejuice for refermentation; bottled unfined\/unfiltered with no added\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo2; zero-zero; 7% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker: Jack Sporer + Dan Marioni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDan Marioni (Winemaker, Sonoma Mountain Winery + Founder of Scribe)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand Jack Sporer (Fres.Co) are two born and raised Sonoma chaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFriends since they were youngsters, they are now making wine under the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esame roof in their hometown at Jack's new natural wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecollective\/custom crush facility in Sonoma.  After working 10 harvests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ein 5 countries , Jack started the Fresh Wine Co. to support local\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efarmers and highlight Sonoma Valley's growing commitment to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eregenerative agriculture.  Explains Jack: \"Regenerative grape farming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eis of paramount importance to the Fresh Wine Company. We work with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egrape farmers dedicated to changing the agricultural paradigm in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSonoma Valley, hoping to heal the earth and the community. These\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efarmers have transitioned several properties from conventional strip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003espraying to regenerative and sustainable practices. Working without\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esynthetic pesticides, conserving groundwater, and improving soil tilth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eto sequester carbon and protect waterways are practices central to the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFresh Wine Company's mission.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is one of the first wine projects we've seen coming out the gate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith such a strong commitment to regenerative farming, which is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eincredible and hopefully serves as a model for more wine projects to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecome.  And we're LOVING the juice these guys are producing, like these\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epiquettes.  ICYMI, piquette is a peasant beverage hailing back to the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18th century, made by adding water to pressed grape skins, in this\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecase Gewürztraminer farmed regeneratively by friends up the road. It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewas traditionally drunk by laborers in the vineyards and winery, but\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehas been rediscovered by the natural wine world, as many producers are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecatching on to the efficiency of recycling the grape musts to create a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esecond product.  And consumers are also embracing the refreshing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elow-ABV qualities of Piquette.  Win win!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJack's take on the Gewurz Piquette: This wine is eager to be drunk. It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etends to spill out a bit once opened, which is normal, natural, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoften exciting. You can reduce your loss by chilling the bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eextensively and having a glass nearby to catch what comes out.\"   Our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etake: Unlike many Piquettes, which retain a bit of RS, this one is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSUPER DRY, like grapefruit juice meets jasmine tea.  But super fun and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erefreshing.  It's also quite explosive if not handled correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere's the secret: freeze it for 60-70 minutes (yes it needs that\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elong).  Then open gently, over the sink, and definitely have a glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehandy to capture any runaway juice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSERVING NOTES:  Freeze it for 60-70 minutes (yes it needs that long).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThen open gently, over the sink, and have a glass handy to capture any\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erunaway juice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rock Juice Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53246378606904,"sku":"oci1792015936354","price":14.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/5480\/2488\/files\/2020-d-marioni-x-fresco-miha-gewurztraminer-piquette_1.jpg?v=1792015941","url":"https:\/\/sailingclubfit.shop\/products\/2020-d-marioni-x-fresco-miha-gewurztraminer-piquette","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}