Region: Mendocino County, California, USA
Grapes: French Colombard, Muscat, Barbera (Co-fermented white and red blend)
Body: Light
Notes: Tart red cherry, spiced cranberry, blood orange peel, dried apricot, and subtle white tea, with a bright, popping acidity and a clean, refreshing finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, Thanksgiving dinner, roasted turkey, smash burgers, or wood-fired pizza
The Producer
Jumbo Time Wines is a playful, high-energy natural wine project based in Los Angeles, co-founded by friends Omar Akpan and Colin Culliter. Born out of a garage-winemaking hobby during the pandemic, the duo quickly expanded by sourcing organically farmed grapes from cool-climate sites across Mendocino County and northern California. With an unpretentious, "wine should be fun" mindset, Jumbo Time focuses on low-intervention techniques—spontaneous native fermentations, zero additives, and no fining, filtration, or added sulfur dioxide. Their vibrant, eye-catching labels match their easy-drinking, fruit-forward style designed for immediate enjoyment and communal sharing.
The Wine
"The Gift" is a festive, highly expressive natural co-ferment created by Jumbo Time as an ode to holiday gatherings and year-round celebrations. Blending aromatic white grapes like French Colombard and Muscat with a splash of dark red Barbera, the fruit undergoes skin-contact maceration and co-fermentation to produce an alluring, glowing orange-pink hue. Fermented naturally with wild yeasts in neutral vessels and bottled zero-zero—unfined, unfiltered, and with no added sulfur—it blurs the line between a skin-contact orange wine and a chillable light red. The result is an effortlessly drinkable cuvée that seamlessly pairs bright citrus and stone fruit notes with a juicy red-berry core, mouthwatering acidity, and a crisp, thirst-quenching finish that shines best with a light chill.
Region: Mendocino County, California, USA
Grapes: French Colombard, Muscat, Barbera (Co-fermented white and red blend)
Body: Light
Notes: Tart red cherry, spiced cranberry, blood orange peel, dried apricot, and subtle white tea, with a bright, popping acidity and a clean, refreshing finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, Thanksgiving dinner, roasted turkey, smash burgers, or wood-fired pizza
The Producer
Jumbo Time Wines is a playful, high-energy natural wine project based in Los Angeles, co-founded by friends Omar Akpan and Colin Culliter. Born out of a garage-winemaking hobby during the pandemic, the duo quickly expanded by sourcing organically farmed grapes from cool-climate sites across Mendocino County and northern California. With an unpretentious, "wine should be fun" mindset, Jumbo Time focuses on low-intervention techniques—spontaneous native fermentations, zero additives, and no fining, filtration, or added sulfur dioxide. Their vibrant, eye-catching labels match their easy-drinking, fruit-forward style designed for immediate enjoyment and communal sharing.
The Wine
"The Gift" is a festive, highly expressive natural co-ferment created by Jumbo Time as an ode to holiday gatherings and year-round celebrations. Blending aromatic white grapes like French Colombard and Muscat with a splash of dark red Barbera, the fruit undergoes skin-contact maceration and co-fermentation to produce an alluring, glowing orange-pink hue. Fermented naturally with wild yeasts in neutral vessels and bottled zero-zero—unfined, unfiltered, and with no added sulfur—it blurs the line between a skin-contact orange wine and a chillable light red. The result is an effortlessly drinkable cuvée that seamlessly pairs bright citrus and stone fruit notes with a juicy red-berry core, mouthwatering acidity, and a crisp, thirst-quenching finish that shines best with a light chill.
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.