Florèz Wines 'Violet Vista" 2022
A deep purple, but not inky. Aromas of bramble berry, plum, cacao, and earth. A medium body, with good acidity. Light and cheery (claret-style) without oak and excessive extraction.
Farming: Organic
Winemaking: Hand-picked grapes, Native yeast fermentation. Unfined. Unfiltered. No Added Sulfites.
Region: San Benito County, CA
Grape Varietals: Co-fermentation of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Cabernet Franc 12% Merlot
ABV : 13.8%
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After studying Oenology at UC Davis and then working in wineries around the world for a decade, James Jelks returned to his birthplace of Santa Cruz to make expressive California wines with Old world sensibility. He sources some of his grapes from Organic and sustainable vineyards around the Santa Cruz area, and organically dry farms the rest.