Region: Central Coast / Mendocino County, California, USA
Grapes: Organic Field Blend / Co-Ferment (Varietal composition varies by vintage)
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Tart red cherry, pomegranate, bruised orchard fruit, wild herbs, watermelon rind, and crushed stone, with a snappy, high-acid frame, subtle earthy funk, and a mouthwatering, thirst-quenching finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, pork belly sliders, wood-fired pizza, carnitas tacos, or roasted chicken
The Producer
Jumbo Time Wines is an avant-garde natural wine project founded by Omar Al-Balkhi and Jonathan Banning in Los Angeles, California. Operating with a low-intervention, zero-zero winemaking philosophy, Jumbo Time focuses on sourcing high-quality organic and biodynamically farmed fruit from heritage vineyards throughout California. Fermentations rely strictly on ambient wild yeasts, with no industrial additives, no fining, no filtration, and zero added sulfur. Their approach centers on producing fun, vibrant, and highly drinkable wines with zero pretense.
The Wine
"The Sauce" is Jumbo Time's signature, high-energy co-ferment designed as an ultra-refreshing, chillable red blend. Sourced from organically farmed vineyards, the hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous wild-yeast fermentation with short skin contact, bridging the gap between a dark rosé and a light, juicy red wine. Bottled completely unfiltered and zero-zero, the 2025 vintage delivers a popping nose of tart red fruits, wild herbs, and bright citrus zest, underpinned by an energetic natural acidity and a clean, glou-glou finish best enjoyed straight out of the fridge.
Region: Central Coast / Mendocino County, California, USA
Grapes: Organic Field Blend / Co-Ferment (Varietal composition varies by vintage)
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Tart red cherry, pomegranate, bruised orchard fruit, wild herbs, watermelon rind, and crushed stone, with a snappy, high-acid frame, subtle earthy funk, and a mouthwatering, thirst-quenching finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, pork belly sliders, wood-fired pizza, carnitas tacos, or roasted chicken
The Producer
Jumbo Time Wines is an avant-garde natural wine project founded by Omar Al-Balkhi and Jonathan Banning in Los Angeles, California. Operating with a low-intervention, zero-zero winemaking philosophy, Jumbo Time focuses on sourcing high-quality organic and biodynamically farmed fruit from heritage vineyards throughout California. Fermentations rely strictly on ambient wild yeasts, with no industrial additives, no fining, no filtration, and zero added sulfur. Their approach centers on producing fun, vibrant, and highly drinkable wines with zero pretense.
The Wine
"The Sauce" is Jumbo Time's signature, high-energy co-ferment designed as an ultra-refreshing, chillable red blend. Sourced from organically farmed vineyards, the hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous wild-yeast fermentation with short skin contact, bridging the gap between a dark rosé and a light, juicy red wine. Bottled completely unfiltered and zero-zero, the 2025 vintage delivers a popping nose of tart red fruits, wild herbs, and bright citrus zest, underpinned by an energetic natural acidity and a clean, glou-glou finish best enjoyed straight out of the fridge.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.