Region: Mendocino County, California, USA
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: White peach, yellow pear, lemon zest, green apple, subtle tropical fruit, and crushed gravel, with a vibrant natural acidity, subtle skin-contact weight, and a crisp, clean finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, roasted chicken with fresh herbs, grilled sea bass, goat cheese crostini, or lemon-herb pasta
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 strict low-intervention, zero-zero winemaking philosophy, Jumbo Time sources high-quality organic and biodynamically farmed fruit from heritage, dry-farmed vineyards throughout California. Fermentations rely entirely on ambient wild yeasts, with no industrial additives, no fining, no filtration, and zero added sulfur. Their approach centers on producing expressive, high-energy, and highly drinkable wines with zero pretense.
The Wine
"The Open" is Jumbo Time’s vibrant, direct-press and low-intervention white expression sourced from organically farmed vineyards in Mendocino County. Crafted to capture pure varietal freshness with subtle textural grip from partial skin contact, the hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous wild-yeast fermentation in neutral vessels. Bottled completely unfiltered and zero-zero, the 2025 vintage balances zesty citrus, crisp orchard fruit, and faint tropical undertones with a driving natural acidity and a clean, refreshing mineral finish.
Region: Mendocino County, California, USA
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: White peach, yellow pear, lemon zest, green apple, subtle tropical fruit, and crushed gravel, with a vibrant natural acidity, subtle skin-contact weight, and a crisp, clean finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, roasted chicken with fresh herbs, grilled sea bass, goat cheese crostini, or lemon-herb pasta
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 strict low-intervention, zero-zero winemaking philosophy, Jumbo Time sources high-quality organic and biodynamically farmed fruit from heritage, dry-farmed vineyards throughout California. Fermentations rely entirely on ambient wild yeasts, with no industrial additives, no fining, no filtration, and zero added sulfur. Their approach centers on producing expressive, high-energy, and highly drinkable wines with zero pretense.
The Wine
"The Open" is Jumbo Time’s vibrant, direct-press and low-intervention white expression sourced from organically farmed vineyards in Mendocino County. Crafted to capture pure varietal freshness with subtle textural grip from partial skin contact, the hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous wild-yeast fermentation in neutral vessels. Bottled completely unfiltered and zero-zero, the 2025 vintage balances zesty citrus, crisp orchard fruit, and faint tropical undertones with a driving natural acidity and a clean, refreshing mineral finish.
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.