Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA (Tualatin Hills AVA)
Grapes: 65% Gamay, 25% Pinot Gris, 10% Gewürztraminer
Body: Light
Notes: Layers of crunchy cranberry, red currant, savory white pepper, wild raspberry, exotic spice, with vibrant acidity and low, silky tannins
Pairing: Charcoal-grilled burgers, wood-fired duck pizza, roasted pork loin with plum glaze, or programmatic charcuterie boards
Maloof Wines is a prominent, husband-and-wife-run urban winery team based in Oregon's Willamette Valley, founded by Ross and Bee Maloof. Ross, a former sommelier from Philadelphia, and Bee, an aerospace engineer, combined their unique expertise to focus on highlighting often-overlooked grape varieties through low-intervention cellar practices. Operating out of their historic estate property, they prioritize soil health and ecological balance to allow the fruit to speak clearly. Their overarching winemaking philosophy relies entirely on spontaneous fermentations, neutral aging vessels, and minimal inputs to produce raw, texturally dynamic natural wines with high drinkability and a strong sense of place.
The 2023 "All Grapes Welcome" is a vibrant, incredibly unique chillable red wine engineered to break down traditional varietal boundaries. The fruit is sourced from their estate vineyard, No Clos Radio, an own-rooted, dry-farmed site originally planted in the early 1970s and nestled on the eastern edge of the Coast Range within the Tualatin Hills AVA. Certified organic since 2022, this historic vineyard provides the foundation for an unconventional field blend where the Gamay and Gewürztraminer are co-fermented, then blended with carbonically macerated Pinot Gris before all components are pressed off the skins together. Aged in neutral Burgundy barrels and bottled completely unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur, this highly scannable vintage balances the crunchy red fruit drive of Gamay with the heady, exotic spice aromatics of white and skin-contact varieties.
Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA (Tualatin Hills AVA)
Grapes: 65% Gamay, 25% Pinot Gris, 10% Gewürztraminer
Body: Light
Notes: Layers of crunchy cranberry, red currant, savory white pepper, wild raspberry, exotic spice, with vibrant acidity and low, silky tannins
Pairing: Charcoal-grilled burgers, wood-fired duck pizza, roasted pork loin with plum glaze, or programmatic charcuterie boards
Maloof Wines is a prominent, husband-and-wife-run urban winery team based in Oregon's Willamette Valley, founded by Ross and Bee Maloof. Ross, a former sommelier from Philadelphia, and Bee, an aerospace engineer, combined their unique expertise to focus on highlighting often-overlooked grape varieties through low-intervention cellar practices. Operating out of their historic estate property, they prioritize soil health and ecological balance to allow the fruit to speak clearly. Their overarching winemaking philosophy relies entirely on spontaneous fermentations, neutral aging vessels, and minimal inputs to produce raw, texturally dynamic natural wines with high drinkability and a strong sense of place.
The 2023 "All Grapes Welcome" is a vibrant, incredibly unique chillable red wine engineered to break down traditional varietal boundaries. The fruit is sourced from their estate vineyard, No Clos Radio, an own-rooted, dry-farmed site originally planted in the early 1970s and nestled on the eastern edge of the Coast Range within the Tualatin Hills AVA. Certified organic since 2022, this historic vineyard provides the foundation for an unconventional field blend where the Gamay and Gewürztraminer are co-fermented, then blended with carbonically macerated Pinot Gris before all components are pressed off the skins together. Aged in neutral Burgundy barrels and bottled completely unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur, this highly scannable vintage balances the crunchy red fruit drive of Gamay with the heady, exotic spice aromatics of white and skin-contact varieties.
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.