the original upcycle, piquette is a low ABV type of wine that is made by rehydrating grape pomace (skins/seeds/the pulp leftover from the production of red wine), the yeast and remaining sugar continue to ferment, creating a second wine that retains quite a bit of the phenolic flavor. A splash of grape juice is added before canning, prompting a "can conditioning" which creates a natural haze and light effervescence.
incredibly refreshing, inherently sustainable, crushable
vegan friendly
sour cherry, orange zest, rosemary, river rock minerality
region: Santa Barbara County, CA, USA
varietal: Pinot Noir (pomace), dash of Riesling juice
style: piquette
farming/cellar: elevage in neutral oak barrels
pairing:
