Region: California (Green Valley Vineyard)
Grapes: 100% Valdiguié
Body: Light
Notes: Bright and fragrant. Fresh raspberry, wild strawberry, pomegranate, violet, and a whisper of black pepper with zero grip and an impossibly clean, juicy finish. Chill it. Drink it fast. Repeat.
Pairing: Charcuterie, grilled salmon, pizza, mild soft cheeses, or any low-key evening that deserves a great bottle.
Woods Wine Co. Valdiguié "Green Valley Vineyard" is a single-vineyard expression of one of California's most historically interesting and underappreciated grape varieties. Valdiguié — long mistakenly sold in California as "Napa Gamay" before its true French identity was established — thrives in cooler California sites, producing wines of vivid fragrance, low alcohol, and effortless drinkability in the tradition of great Beaujolais. The Green Valley Vineyard designation points to a specific, cool-climate site whose maritime influence and well-drained soils give this Valdiguié its signature freshness and aromatic lift. Native yeast fermentation, likely with whole-cluster or carbonic influence to maximize fragrance and minimize tannin, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2020 vintage is now showing beautifully with a few years of bottle development. Best served with a proper chill — Woods Wine Co. is doing exactly the kind of quiet, serious work with heritage California varieties that deserves more attention.
Grapes: 100% Valdiguié
Body: Light
Notes: Bright and fragrant. Fresh raspberry, wild strawberry, pomegranate, violet, and a whisper of black pepper with zero grip and an impossibly clean, juicy finish. Chill it. Drink it fast. Repeat.
Pairing: Charcuterie, grilled salmon, pizza, mild soft cheeses, or any low-key evening that deserves a great bottle.
Woods Wine Co. Valdiguié "Green Valley Vineyard" is a single-vineyard expression of one of California's most historically interesting and underappreciated grape varieties. Valdiguié — long mistakenly sold in California as "Napa Gamay" before its true French identity was established — thrives in cooler California sites, producing wines of vivid fragrance, low alcohol, and effortless drinkability in the tradition of great Beaujolais. The Green Valley Vineyard designation points to a specific, cool-climate site whose maritime influence and well-drained soils give this Valdiguié its signature freshness and aromatic lift. Native yeast fermentation, likely with whole-cluster or carbonic influence to maximize fragrance and minimize tannin, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2020 vintage is now showing beautifully with a few years of bottle development. Best served with a proper chill — Woods Wine Co. is doing exactly the kind of quiet, serious work with heritage California varieties that deserves more attention.
Region: California (Green Valley Vineyard)
Grapes: 100% Valdiguié
Body: Light
Notes: Bright and fragrant. Fresh raspberry, wild strawberry, pomegranate, violet, and a whisper of black pepper with zero grip and an impossibly clean, juicy finish. Chill it. Drink it fast. Repeat.
Pairing: Charcuterie, grilled salmon, pizza, mild soft cheeses, or any low-key evening that deserves a great bottle.
Woods Wine Co. Valdiguié "Green Valley Vineyard" is a single-vineyard expression of one of California's most historically interesting and underappreciated grape varieties. Valdiguié — long mistakenly sold in California as "Napa Gamay" before its true French identity was established — thrives in cooler California sites, producing wines of vivid fragrance, low alcohol, and effortless drinkability in the tradition of great Beaujolais. The Green Valley Vineyard designation points to a specific, cool-climate site whose maritime influence and well-drained soils give this Valdiguié its signature freshness and aromatic lift. Native yeast fermentation, likely with whole-cluster or carbonic influence to maximize fragrance and minimize tannin, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2020 vintage is now showing beautifully with a few years of bottle development. Best served with a proper chill — Woods Wine Co. is doing exactly the kind of quiet, serious work with heritage California varieties that deserves more attention.
Grapes: 100% Valdiguié
Body: Light
Notes: Bright and fragrant. Fresh raspberry, wild strawberry, pomegranate, violet, and a whisper of black pepper with zero grip and an impossibly clean, juicy finish. Chill it. Drink it fast. Repeat.
Pairing: Charcuterie, grilled salmon, pizza, mild soft cheeses, or any low-key evening that deserves a great bottle.
Woods Wine Co. Valdiguié "Green Valley Vineyard" is a single-vineyard expression of one of California's most historically interesting and underappreciated grape varieties. Valdiguié — long mistakenly sold in California as "Napa Gamay" before its true French identity was established — thrives in cooler California sites, producing wines of vivid fragrance, low alcohol, and effortless drinkability in the tradition of great Beaujolais. The Green Valley Vineyard designation points to a specific, cool-climate site whose maritime influence and well-drained soils give this Valdiguié its signature freshness and aromatic lift. Native yeast fermentation, likely with whole-cluster or carbonic influence to maximize fragrance and minimize tannin, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2020 vintage is now showing beautifully with a few years of bottle development. Best served with a proper chill — Woods Wine Co. is doing exactly the kind of quiet, serious work with heritage California varieties that deserves more attention.
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.