Region: Central Coast (Paso Robles Highlands District / Shell Creek Vineyard), California, United States
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc
Body: Medium
Notes: Citrus peel, banana peel, yellow peach, wild yeast funk, and creamy lees texture, with a soft natural spritz, vibrant balancing acidity, light phenolic skin-contact grip, and a dry, saline finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, pork terrine, roasted chicken, fish tacos, creamy goat cheese, or spicy Southeast Asian curries
The Producer
General Psychotic Activity (GPA) is a low-intervention, micro-producer operating out of California's Central Coast. Embracing a tongue-in-cheek, low-fi natural wine philosophy, GPA works exclusively with organically farmed, single-vineyard fruit sourced from iconic, high-quality sites like Shell Creek Vineyard. In the cellar, GPA practices strict minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentations driven entirely by ambient native yeasts, experimental maceration techniques like semi-carbonic maceration on white varieties, zero oak masking, no chemical additives, no fining, and no filtration to keep the energy of the vineyard intact.
The Wine
"Daisy Hill" is GPA’s 100% Chenin Blanc skin-contact orange wine sourced from the organically farmed Shell Creek Vineyard in the Paso Robles Highlands District. The hand-harvested grapes undergo 9 days of total skin contact featuring a semi-carbonic ferment using ambient yeasts. This process imparts a creamy, lees-y mid-palate along with a subtle, lively natural spritz without extracting harsh or drying tannins. Bottled completely raw, unfined, and unfiltered at 13.3% ABV, the 2024 vintage leads with distinct citrus and banana peel aromatics over a vibrant, funk-friendly core that finishes dry, refreshing, and full of natural movement.
Region: Central Coast (Paso Robles Highlands District / Shell Creek Vineyard), California, United States
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc
Body: Medium
Notes: Citrus peel, banana peel, yellow peach, wild yeast funk, and creamy lees texture, with a soft natural spritz, vibrant balancing acidity, light phenolic skin-contact grip, and a dry, saline finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, pork terrine, roasted chicken, fish tacos, creamy goat cheese, or spicy Southeast Asian curries
The Producer
General Psychotic Activity (GPA) is a low-intervention, micro-producer operating out of California's Central Coast. Embracing a tongue-in-cheek, low-fi natural wine philosophy, GPA works exclusively with organically farmed, single-vineyard fruit sourced from iconic, high-quality sites like Shell Creek Vineyard. In the cellar, GPA practices strict minimal intervention: spontaneous fermentations driven entirely by ambient native yeasts, experimental maceration techniques like semi-carbonic maceration on white varieties, zero oak masking, no chemical additives, no fining, and no filtration to keep the energy of the vineyard intact.
The Wine
"Daisy Hill" is GPA’s 100% Chenin Blanc skin-contact orange wine sourced from the organically farmed Shell Creek Vineyard in the Paso Robles Highlands District. The hand-harvested grapes undergo 9 days of total skin contact featuring a semi-carbonic ferment using ambient yeasts. This process imparts a creamy, lees-y mid-palate along with a subtle, lively natural spritz without extracting harsh or drying tannins. Bottled completely raw, unfined, and unfiltered at 13.3% ABV, the 2024 vintage leads with distinct citrus and banana peel aromatics over a vibrant, funk-friendly core that finishes dry, refreshing, and full of natural movement.
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.