Region: Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California (Ricetti Vineyard) Grapes: 100% Valdiguié Body: Light Notes: Vivid and fragrant. Fresh raspberry, wild violet, pomegranate, and a hint of crushed black pepper with silky tannins and a clean, bright finish. Pure, joyful, and completely irresistible — especially cold. Pairing: Charcuterie, grilled salmon, pizza, soft cheeses, or any low-key evening that deserves something special.
Emme Wines Valdiguié "Violet Sky" is produced by Rosalind Reynolds at her small, organically farmed natural wine project in Mendocino County, distributed exclusively in California by Élevage. Like all of Rosalind's wines, the Valdiguié is sourced entirely from the Ricetti Vineyard in Redwood Valley — organically farmed and dry-farmed — with only 100 cases produced, making this one of California's most limited and authentic small-production natural wines. Valdiguié is a rare French variety with deep roots in the Languedoc, long mistakenly sold in California as "Napa Gamay" before its true identity was established. In the right hands it produces wines of extraordinary fragrance and low-alcohol drinkability — perfectly suited to Emme's no-additions, no-fining, no-filtration philosophy. "Violet Sky" is exactly what it promises: light, aromatic, and built to be served cool and finished fast.
Region: Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California (Ricetti Vineyard) Grapes: 100% Valdiguié Body: Light Notes: Vivid and fragrant. Fresh raspberry, wild violet, pomegranate, and a hint of crushed black pepper with silky tannins and a clean, bright finish. Pure, joyful, and completely irresistible — especially cold. Pairing: Charcuterie, grilled salmon, pizza, soft cheeses, or any low-key evening that deserves something special.
Emme Wines Valdiguié "Violet Sky" is produced by Rosalind Reynolds at her small, organically farmed natural wine project in Mendocino County, distributed exclusively in California by Élevage. Like all of Rosalind's wines, the Valdiguié is sourced entirely from the Ricetti Vineyard in Redwood Valley — organically farmed and dry-farmed — with only 100 cases produced, making this one of California's most limited and authentic small-production natural wines. Valdiguié is a rare French variety with deep roots in the Languedoc, long mistakenly sold in California as "Napa Gamay" before its true identity was established. In the right hands it produces wines of extraordinary fragrance and low-alcohol drinkability — perfectly suited to Emme's no-additions, no-fining, no-filtration philosophy. "Violet Sky" is exactly what it promises: light, aromatic, and built to be served cool and finished fast.
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.