Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.6
Even among the hipster-in-pursuit-of-balance elite in California there isn’t much out there that tastes as real as this bottle. It’s “natural” with a twist… Minimal SO2, gravity racked, unfiltered, unfined - EXCEPT there is yeast pitched from an isolated strain from the cellar of William & Seylam. Nice. They ferment, and they do it fast - in the field bins. Lightly extracted, and aged in NEUTRAL oak which let’s that weirdness shine through. Pretty delicious with wild sour berries, meaty herbs, pickled veggies and radish. Tasty and real. #natural #weird
Even among the hipster-in-pursuit-of-balance elite in California there isn’t much out there that tastes as real as this bottle. It’s “natural” with a twist… Minimal SO2, gravity racked, unfiltered, unfined - EXCEPT there is yeast pitched from an isolated strain from the cellar of William & Seylam. Nice. They ferment, and they do it fast - in the field bins. Lightly extracted, and aged in NEUTRAL oak which let’s that weirdness shine through. Pretty delicious with wild sour berries, meaty herbs, pickled veggies and radish. Tasty and real. #natural #weird
1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2016
Gorgeously aromatic with bright Bing cherry and cranberry notes surrounded by savory sage/underbrush. Refreshing and lean with high acidity, minimal extraction, and almost carbonic characteristics. Unfined, unfiltered, and 13.5% alc.
Gorgeously aromatic with bright Bing cherry and cranberry notes surrounded by savory sage/underbrush. Refreshing and lean with high acidity, minimal extraction, and almost carbonic characteristics. Unfined, unfiltered, and 13.5% alc.
Apr 15th, 2016
A solid example of how great these wines are. So enjoyable
A solid example of how great these wines are. So enjoyable
Aug 17th, 2018
Perfumed nose of fresh cranberry, incense, cedar, and most interestingly, a resiny pine tar (like the kind on baseball bats). Bright with high acidity and Burgundian structure.
Perfumed nose of fresh cranberry, incense, cedar, and most interestingly, a resiny pine tar (like the kind on baseball bats). Bright with high acidity and Burgundian structure.
May 3rd, 2018
Sour red berries and light pepper
Sour red berries and light pepper
Mar 10th, 2018
@Dylan Cummings i think you were asking me about pinots at Mainelli’s house? I really liked this one. Only wine I’ve had by this winery but I hear good things about there other stuff, too.
@Dylan Cummings i think you were asking me about pinots at Mainelli’s house? I really liked this one. Only wine I’ve had by this winery but I hear good things about there other stuff, too.
Aug 15th, 2017
Super savory. Smells like roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon!
Super savory. Smells like roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon!
Feb 17th, 2016
Fruity, tart, sharp....good. Just like I like my....
Fruity, tart, sharp....good. Just like I like my....
Oct 9th, 2015
Max had this 8 years ago
Jan 11th, 2017
Matt had this 9 years ago
Matt had this 9 years ago
Feb 19th, 2016
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
