Populis 'Macerated' 2025 White California

750ml bottle
12.5% abv

Dried apricot, citrus rind, honeysuckle, and quince on the nose, with a floral note from the Orange Muscat component. Juicy mouthfeel with typical tannic structure, with a  long, fresh finish.

Hand-harvested organic 45% Chardonnay, 15% Grenache blanc, 10% Tocai Friulano, 7% Orange Muscat, 7% Picpoul, 7% Vermentino, 5% Ribolla Gialla, 2% Sauvignon blanc, 2% Colombard sourced from vineyards in Lodi, Mendocino, and the Sierra Foothills.  Each vineyard vinified separately. Whole clusters destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks until dry. Maceration periods range from five days to two weeks depending on variety. Approximately one third of the fruit direct-pressed and fermented separately. Macerated and direct-press lots blended prior to bottling. 18 ppm SO2 added at bottling. Unfined, unfiltered.

While Les Lunes is rooted in estate-grown fruit and long-term vineyard leases, Populis allows us to explore a wider range of expressions by sourcing fruit from a network of trusted growers across California. These partners farm organically and sustainably, from Mendocino to Lodi to the Sierra Foothills, and share our belief that great wine begins in healthy, living vineyards.

Populis wines are made with minimal intervention and native fermentations. The result is bright, honest, and expressive wines meant to be enjoyed. They’re casual, unpretentious, and a bit playful—without compromising on quality.

With Populis, we get to stay experimental while celebrating the character of California’s diverse wine regions. These wines are a snapshot of the state’s incredible range.