Populis "Macerated" 2023 White California

750ml bottle

12.5% abv

Complex notes of apple, pear, and quince. Juicy, light, and gently floral.

Hand-harvested organic Grenache Blanc (40%), Ribolla Gialla (20%), Chardonnay (15%), Picpoul (10%), Albariño (8%), and Orange Muscat (7%) sourced from vineyards in Lodi, Mendocino, and the Sierra Foothills. The Grenache Blanc and Orange Muscat were destemmed, and macerated for 5 days. The Ribolla Gialla was destemmed and pressed when dry (2 weeks). The Chardonnay was destemmed and pressed when dry (10 days). The Picpoul and Albariño were direct press.
Unfined & unfiltered
25 mg/L added SO2

Several grape varieties give this chillable ‘orange’ wine its layers of flavor. It retains a super drinkable freshness through direct press Picpoul and Albariño. Its Grenache blanc, Ribolla Gialla, and Chardonnay are macerated for periods ranging from two weeks to five days, building complex notes of apple, pear, and quince, with a floral touch courtesy of Orange Muscat. Juicy, light, and low-alcohol: what’s not to love?

 – winemaker's notes