Region: Santa Barbara County, California, USA (Santa Maria Valley)
Grapes: 100% Grüner Veltliner
Body: Light
Notes: White peach, green apple, citrus blossom, crisp grapefruit, ripe pear, hint of wet stone, lively acidity, zesty mineral finish
Pairing: Schnitzel with lemon, fresh oysters, grilled asparagus, vietnamese spring rolls, arugula and goat cheese salad
While Grüner Veltliner is the undisputed national grape of Austria, DISKO founder Sean Hogan uses it to prove that Santa Barbara County holds one of the most versatile grape-growing climates in the New World. Sourced from the cool, wind-swept North Canyon Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley, this fruit benefits from the maritime fog that rolls in from the Pacific, keeping the grape's natural, electric acidity perfectly intact. True to Sean's low-intervention philosophy learned from his uncle Mike Roth (of Lo-Fi Wines), the juice is fermented with native yeasts and aged for 11 months in neutral French oak barrels. The neutral wood gives the wine a subtle, silky texture without masking the hallmark snap of citrus and green fruit. It is an Old World-style white reimagined with California sunshine—unfined, unfiltered, and made explicitly for immediate drinking rather than tucked away in a cellar.
Region: Santa Barbara County, California, USA (Santa Maria Valley)
Grapes: 100% Grüner Veltliner
Body: Light
Notes: White peach, green apple, citrus blossom, crisp grapefruit, ripe pear, hint of wet stone, lively acidity, zesty mineral finish
Pairing: Schnitzel with lemon, fresh oysters, grilled asparagus, vietnamese spring rolls, arugula and goat cheese salad
While Grüner Veltliner is the undisputed national grape of Austria, DISKO founder Sean Hogan uses it to prove that Santa Barbara County holds one of the most versatile grape-growing climates in the New World. Sourced from the cool, wind-swept North Canyon Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley, this fruit benefits from the maritime fog that rolls in from the Pacific, keeping the grape's natural, electric acidity perfectly intact. True to Sean's low-intervention philosophy learned from his uncle Mike Roth (of Lo-Fi Wines), the juice is fermented with native yeasts and aged for 11 months in neutral French oak barrels. The neutral wood gives the wine a subtle, silky texture without masking the hallmark snap of citrus and green fruit. It is an Old World-style white reimagined with California sunshine—unfined, unfiltered, and made explicitly for immediate drinking rather than tucked away in a cellar.
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.