WINEGROWING NOTES: RSV’s organic farming model was created to not only make better wine but, in the words of Rudolph Steiner, “to heal an ailing earth” through regenerative farming practices that sequester more carbon than is released or produced. These methods not only reduce our carbon footprint; they produce better wine from healthier, more resilient vines.

The organic, regenerative Scintilla Sonoma Vineyard was cobbled together in the late ’90’s from a horse ranch, an abandoned Christmas tree farm and fields of detritus. The soil was compacted and either too rich in horse manure or lacking in organic material from years of abuse and neglect. RSV spent decades growing soil balancing cover crops to heal an ailing earth.

The vines, planted in adjacent blocks of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Gewürztraminer, naturally access the nutrients they need from the decomposing cover crop and compost. The grapes ripen slowly in the cooler Carneros region, developing deep and complex flavors while maintaining bright, natural acidity. Each variety is harvested independently with almost a month passing between the Gewürztraminer and Riesling picks. All the grapes are hand-harvested at night to retain freshness, whole cluster pressed and cool fermented in a method that only enhances the deep, complex flavors while maintaining a vibrant mouthfeel. Each vintage is blended by taste to create a naturally balanced, delicious wine.

ABV: 13.4%

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