Description
Koehler Santa Ynez Valley Gris Natural Wine 2024
A vibrant, skin-contact Pinot Gris from Santa Ynez Valley, crafted with minimal intervention and pure vineyard expression.
The 2024 Koehler Gris Natural Wine showcases the winery’s commitment to low-intervention winemaking, offering lifted aromatics, textural depth, and a refreshing, fruit-driven profile. Unfined, unfiltered, and fermented with native yeasts, this is a lively, character-rich natural wine.
Key Details
- Producer: Koehler Winery
- Region: Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County
- Varietal: 50% Grenache Gris, 50% Grenache Blanc
- Vintage: 2024
- Style: Natural wine, skin-contact, minimal intervention
- ABV: 12.5%
Tasting Notes
- Wild strawberry, white peach, and citrus peel
- Hints of melon, rose petal, and subtle spice
- Light tannic grip from skin contact
- Fresh acidity with a clean, mineral-driven finish
Profile & Craft
- Native yeast fermentation
- Unfined and unfiltered for maximum texture and purity
- Skin-contact maceration giving color and structure
- Minimal sulfur added only at bottling
Serving & Pairing
- Serve slightly chilled (50-55°F)
- Pairs with charcuterie, grilled vegetables, seafood, and Mediterranean dishes
- Ideal for natural-wine enthusiasts and orange-wine drinkers
- Best enjoyed young for freshness and vibrancy
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