Region: California, United States
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Crisp yellow apple, Meyer lemon curd, toasted brioche, white floral undertones, chalky limestone, and subtle hazelnut, with a fine persistent bead, vibrant natural acidity, and a bone-dry, refreshing finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, oysters on the half shell, smoked salmon crostini, fried chicken, or triple-crème brie
The Producer
Weatherford by Westborn is a minimal-intervention sparkling wine project focused on expressing cool-climate coastal terroirs through precise, traditional-method sparkling production. Working with organically farmed vineyards that benefit from Pacific ocean breezes and fog, the project prioritizes low-yield harvesting and sustainable viticulture. In the cellar, the winemaking philosophy remains restrained and non-interventionist: gentle pressings, spontaneous fermentations with wild native yeasts, minimal manipulation during aging, and low dosage to showcase pure varietal character and bright natural acidity.
The Wine
The Extra Brut “Reserve NV” is Weatherford by Westborn’s signature non-vintage sparkling cuvée, crafted primarily from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown in gravelly, limestone-influenced soils. The hand-harvested grapes are pressed gently and fermented naturally, incorporating reserve wines to build depth, elegance, and continuity. Aged on its fine lees in bottle to develop fine-bubbled effervescence and subtle autolytic complexity, it is disgorged with minimal dosage (Extra Brut) to preserve a bone-dry profile defined by crisp orchard fruit, subtle toasted notes, and a clean, mineral-driven finish.
Region: California, United States
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Crisp yellow apple, Meyer lemon curd, toasted brioche, white floral undertones, chalky limestone, and subtle hazelnut, with a fine persistent bead, vibrant natural acidity, and a bone-dry, refreshing finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, oysters on the half shell, smoked salmon crostini, fried chicken, or triple-crème brie
The Producer
Weatherford by Westborn is a minimal-intervention sparkling wine project focused on expressing cool-climate coastal terroirs through precise, traditional-method sparkling production. Working with organically farmed vineyards that benefit from Pacific ocean breezes and fog, the project prioritizes low-yield harvesting and sustainable viticulture. In the cellar, the winemaking philosophy remains restrained and non-interventionist: gentle pressings, spontaneous fermentations with wild native yeasts, minimal manipulation during aging, and low dosage to showcase pure varietal character and bright natural acidity.
The Wine
The Extra Brut “Reserve NV” is Weatherford by Westborn’s signature non-vintage sparkling cuvée, crafted primarily from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grown in gravelly, limestone-influenced soils. The hand-harvested grapes are pressed gently and fermented naturally, incorporating reserve wines to build depth, elegance, and continuity. Aged on its fine lees in bottle to develop fine-bubbled effervescence and subtle autolytic complexity, it is disgorged with minimal dosage (Extra Brut) to preserve a bone-dry profile defined by crisp orchard fruit, subtle toasted notes, and a clean, mineral-driven 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.