Region: Central Coast, California, USA (Paso Robles / San Miguel)
Grapes: 100% Albariño
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Saline sea spray, ripe yellow peach, white grapefruit, candied ginger, subtle almond skin, with a crisp, texturized, high-vibe mineral finish
Pairing: Baja fish tacos, grilled octopus, garlic shrimp scampi, programmatic charcuterie boards, or dynamic dynamic green curries
High Camp Wines is an authoritative, adventure-inspired boutique estate located in the rugged hills of San Miguel, a distinct, high-toned northern subzone within the world-class Paso Robles AVA of California’s Central Coast. Operating as a family-run property, High Camp prioritizes old-world, low-intervention viticultural techniques designed to bridge the gap between traditional West Coast sunshine and contemporary natural winemaking styles. Sourcing exclusively from sustainably and organically managed vine rows rooted in chalky, well-draining soils, the estate benefits from a dramatic diurnal shift—where intensely warm daylight hours are tempered by cool maritime evening breezes pushing through the Coast Range. In the cellar, the winemaking methodology embraces a strict hands-off framework, relying on spontaneous fermentations, neutral aging vessels, and minimal inputs to craft raw, deeply expressive small-batch wines defined by high energy and raw drinkability.
The 2025 Skin Contact Albariño brilliantly reimagines standard West Coast interpretations of this classic Iberian variety, transforming a grape famous for its coastal freshness into an intricately textured orange wine. Sourced from pristine parcels engineered to preserve optimal natural acidity, the hand-harvested grapes are left to macerate on their skins for an extended duration. This specialized skin-contact technique allows the juice to coax out a gorgeous hazy straw-amber appearance, pulling deep stone fruit phenols and a fine, cleansing, white tea-like tannic structure directly from the grape skins. Spontaneously fermented with 100% native wild yeasts and aged delicately for 6 to 9 months in neutral vessels with zero fining or filtering, this low-sulfite vintage shows off phenomenal scannability on the palate; it seamlessly bridges Albariño's signature mouthwatering salinity with a dense, structured, and profoundly savory fruit core.
Region: Central Coast, California, USA (Paso Robles / San Miguel)
Grapes: 100% Albariño
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Saline sea spray, ripe yellow peach, white grapefruit, candied ginger, subtle almond skin, with a crisp, texturized, high-vibe mineral finish
Pairing: Baja fish tacos, grilled octopus, garlic shrimp scampi, programmatic charcuterie boards, or dynamic dynamic green curries
High Camp Wines is an authoritative, adventure-inspired boutique estate located in the rugged hills of San Miguel, a distinct, high-toned northern subzone within the world-class Paso Robles AVA of California’s Central Coast. Operating as a family-run property, High Camp prioritizes old-world, low-intervention viticultural techniques designed to bridge the gap between traditional West Coast sunshine and contemporary natural winemaking styles. Sourcing exclusively from sustainably and organically managed vine rows rooted in chalky, well-draining soils, the estate benefits from a dramatic diurnal shift—where intensely warm daylight hours are tempered by cool maritime evening breezes pushing through the Coast Range. In the cellar, the winemaking methodology embraces a strict hands-off framework, relying on spontaneous fermentations, neutral aging vessels, and minimal inputs to craft raw, deeply expressive small-batch wines defined by high energy and raw drinkability.
The 2025 Skin Contact Albariño brilliantly reimagines standard West Coast interpretations of this classic Iberian variety, transforming a grape famous for its coastal freshness into an intricately textured orange wine. Sourced from pristine parcels engineered to preserve optimal natural acidity, the hand-harvested grapes are left to macerate on their skins for an extended duration. This specialized skin-contact technique allows the juice to coax out a gorgeous hazy straw-amber appearance, pulling deep stone fruit phenols and a fine, cleansing, white tea-like tannic structure directly from the grape skins. Spontaneously fermented with 100% native wild yeasts and aged delicately for 6 to 9 months in neutral vessels with zero fining or filtering, this low-sulfite vintage shows off phenomenal scannability on the palate; it seamlessly bridges Albariño's signature mouthwatering salinity with a dense, structured, and profoundly savory fruit core.
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.