Scar of the Sea - Topotero Vineyard Gamay 2023
Scar of the Sea - Topotero Vineyard Gamay 2023
The 5 acre Topotero vineyard sits just west of the Bassi Vineyard in Avila Beach. Surrounded by gardens, palm trees, apples and a seasonal creek, this little vineyard is one of our favorites.
The 5 acre Topotero vineyard sits just west of the Bassi Vineyard in Avila Beach. Surrounded by gardens, palm trees, apples and a seasonal creek, this little vineyard is one of our favorites. The vines were grafted to Gamay from Pinot Noir in 2019 for this bottling.
The vineyard is farmed by Ben Taylor with organic practices as this is his home vineyard and it is in its final year of transition to Demeter biodynamic certification. The wine was fermented with 50% whole-cluster for 10 days, then pressed in our wooden basket press. The wine was bottled after 10 months in barrel, without fining or filtration and with minimal sulfur used.
Vibrant red fruit notes, particularly fresh strawberries and hints of blood orange and peppercorn. This light-bodied wine has a texture reminiscent of Beaujolais, making it ideal for chilling. It offers a refreshing profile that pairs well with roast white meats, meaty fish, and red sauce dishes.
214 cases were produced.
Type: Red
Producer: Scar of the Sea
Varietal: Gamay
Country: United States
Region: California
Farming: Organic