2024 Field Recordings 'Shucks' White Blend

Region: Chalone, Central Coast, California

Grapes: 65% Pinot Blanc and 35% Melon de Bourgogne

Vineyard/cellar stats: Organic farming; granite & limestone soils; grapes are co-fermented and aged on its lees in neutral oak until bottling, unfined/unfiltered, with minimal added SO2; 12.5% ABV

• Field Recordings is a small natural project from Andrew Jones, a vine nursery fieldman planning and planting vineyards for farmers all over California - who often is offered mall lots of their best fruit on the side
• The origin story, from the winery: "In the mountains above Soledad, at the base of the Pinnacles National Monument, lies the 50-year-old La Puesta block. At a time when varieties were mixed up, the Melon grapes were originally planted as “Pinot Blanc.” Gradually, the vines were replanted with true Pinot Blanc, and today, the actual vineyard mix is unknown. We get a random assortment, picked early in the season to ensure the freshest possible acidity. Aged on its lees until bottling for added richness and complexity while retaining that laser-sharp acidity. Grab your shucking knives."
• Creamy lemon, shortbread cookies, and white flowers.
• As the name suggests, she's ripe for shellfish, sporting aromas of wet stone, chamomile, coconut flake and lemonade on the nose. The palate sizzles in acidity, popping with flavors of bright citrus and oyster shell