Region: Santa Barbara County, California, USA (Santa Maria Valley)
Grapes: 100% Albariño
Body: Light
Notes: Lemon peel, green mango, salted melon, wet gravel, white floral undertones, snappy coast-line salinity
Pairing: Baja-style fish tacos, fresh oysters, ceviche, grilled razor clams, cold noodle salads
Following up on his skin-contact masterclass with the variety (his popular "Flower Power" orange wine blend), DISKO founder Sean Hogan treats this 2024 Albariño as a clean, direct-pressed white that celebrates pure, unadulterated freshness. The fruit is sourced from the cool, coastal-influenced North Canyon Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. The region’s chilly marine winds allow the Albariño to ripen slowly while locking in a piercing, mouthwatering acidity that easily rivals its homeland counterparts in Rías Baixas, Spain. True to Hogan's low-intervention philosophy, the juice is fermented with native yeasts and kept completely unfined and unfiltered, adding a beautiful weight to the mid-palate despite its low-alcohol, crushable framework. It's a zippy, saline-driven bottle explicitly designed to be drunk cold and fast, whether you're hanging out on the beach or kicking off a backyard dinner party.
Region: Santa Barbara County, California, USA (Santa Maria Valley)
Grapes: 100% Albariño
Body: Light
Notes: Lemon peel, green mango, salted melon, wet gravel, white floral undertones, snappy coast-line salinity
Pairing: Baja-style fish tacos, fresh oysters, ceviche, grilled razor clams, cold noodle salads
Following up on his skin-contact masterclass with the variety (his popular "Flower Power" orange wine blend), DISKO founder Sean Hogan treats this 2024 Albariño as a clean, direct-pressed white that celebrates pure, unadulterated freshness. The fruit is sourced from the cool, coastal-influenced North Canyon Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. The region’s chilly marine winds allow the Albariño to ripen slowly while locking in a piercing, mouthwatering acidity that easily rivals its homeland counterparts in Rías Baixas, Spain. True to Hogan's low-intervention philosophy, the juice is fermented with native yeasts and kept completely unfined and unfiltered, adding a beautiful weight to the mid-palate despite its low-alcohol, crushable framework. It's a zippy, saline-driven bottle explicitly designed to be drunk cold and fast, whether you're hanging out on the beach or kicking off a backyard dinner party.
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.