Region: San Benito County, California, USA (Paicines Ranch)
Grapes: 100% Grenache
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Vibrant red berries, crisp watermelon, subtle savory flor complexity, bright stony minerals, with a lively, high-vibe acidity and serious staying power
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, dynamic global street foods, wood-fired pizzas, or a sun-drenched backyard party
Laughing Gems is an authoritative, boundary-pushing natural wine label founded by the Blasian and Asian winemaking duo Tiffani Patton and Jonathan Yang. Operating out of their home base at The Study in Richmond, California, the duo crafts highly intentional, low-intervention wines explicitly engineered to pair seamlessly with the diverse, complex flavors of global cuisines. Sourcing exclusively from top-tier California vineyards that practice strict organic or regenerative farming, Laughing Gems infuses their production with immense mindfulness and cosmic energy. In the cellar, their non-interventionist methodology embraces spontaneous native yeast fermentations, neutral vessels, and zero mechanical filtration, delivering raw, deeply authentic small-batch wines packed with vibrant regional personality.
The 2024 "Disco Party" is a brilliantly vibrant, zero-zero rosé that captures the untamed energy of raw California fruit. Sourced from Paicines Ranch—an ecosystem-first working ranch and vineyard stewarded by Kelly Mulville that prioritizes biodiversity and soil health by integrating grazing sheep directly into the vine rows. The fruit consists entirely of Grenache handled as a direct-press rosé to capture its brightest, most elegant primary fruit identity. During its spontaneous native fermentation, a delicate, unexpected veil of flor naturally developed on top of the liquid, beautifully protecting the wine from oxygen while enhancing its structural complexity. Bottled completely unfiltered with absolutely zero sulfur added, this high-toned vintage is fresh, fruit-forward, and beautifully balanced with a laser-sharp alpine acidity. (Pro tip: decant or aerate slightly to let her fully shine, though she’s a party straight out of the bottle anyway).
Region: San Benito County, California, USA (Paicines Ranch)
Grapes: 100% Grenache
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Vibrant red berries, crisp watermelon, subtle savory flor complexity, bright stony minerals, with a lively, high-vibe acidity and serious staying power
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, dynamic global street foods, wood-fired pizzas, or a sun-drenched backyard party
Laughing Gems is an authoritative, boundary-pushing natural wine label founded by the Blasian and Asian winemaking duo Tiffani Patton and Jonathan Yang. Operating out of their home base at The Study in Richmond, California, the duo crafts highly intentional, low-intervention wines explicitly engineered to pair seamlessly with the diverse, complex flavors of global cuisines. Sourcing exclusively from top-tier California vineyards that practice strict organic or regenerative farming, Laughing Gems infuses their production with immense mindfulness and cosmic energy. In the cellar, their non-interventionist methodology embraces spontaneous native yeast fermentations, neutral vessels, and zero mechanical filtration, delivering raw, deeply authentic small-batch wines packed with vibrant regional personality.
The 2024 "Disco Party" is a brilliantly vibrant, zero-zero rosé that captures the untamed energy of raw California fruit. Sourced from Paicines Ranch—an ecosystem-first working ranch and vineyard stewarded by Kelly Mulville that prioritizes biodiversity and soil health by integrating grazing sheep directly into the vine rows. The fruit consists entirely of Grenache handled as a direct-press rosé to capture its brightest, most elegant primary fruit identity. During its spontaneous native fermentation, a delicate, unexpected veil of flor naturally developed on top of the liquid, beautifully protecting the wine from oxygen while enhancing its structural complexity. Bottled completely unfiltered with absolutely zero sulfur added, this high-toned vintage is fresh, fruit-forward, and beautifully balanced with a laser-sharp alpine acidity. (Pro tip: decant or aerate slightly to let her fully shine, though she’s a party straight out of the bottle anyway).
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.