Region: Santa Barbara County, California, USA Grapes: 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache Body: Light Notes: Just-ripe strawberries, savory wild herbs, warm spices, energetic acidity, refreshing "chillable" finish Pairing: Grilled salmon, street tacos, mushroom pizza, charcuterie, cold fried chickenMazette is the "farming-first" project of Zach Petersen, a creative soul who transitioned from surfboard making and brewing into the world of viticulture. Zach is a true "starving artist" of the wine world, managing several small "pocket" vineyards—some as small as half an acre—scattered across the Santa Ynez Valley. "Natural Tendencies" is a unique 50/50 split of finished wine: half is a direct-press Rosé of Syrah and the other half is whole-cluster fermented Grenache. This blend is born from Zach’s commitment to regenerative, no-till farming, where he focuses more on the life of the soil than the vines themselves. By foot-crushing the grapes and using an old manual basket press, he captures what he calls an "aliveness" in the bottle—an honest, unmanipulated snapshot of the California sunshine and the wildness of the Los Olivos District.
Region: Santa Barbara County, California, USA Grapes: 50% Syrah, 50% Grenache Body: Light Notes: Just-ripe strawberries, savory wild herbs, warm spices, energetic acidity, refreshing "chillable" finish Pairing: Grilled salmon, street tacos, mushroom pizza, charcuterie, cold fried chickenMazette is the "farming-first" project of Zach Petersen, a creative soul who transitioned from surfboard making and brewing into the world of viticulture. Zach is a true "starving artist" of the wine world, managing several small "pocket" vineyards—some as small as half an acre—scattered across the Santa Ynez Valley. "Natural Tendencies" is a unique 50/50 split of finished wine: half is a direct-press Rosé of Syrah and the other half is whole-cluster fermented Grenache. This blend is born from Zach’s commitment to regenerative, no-till farming, where he focuses more on the life of the soil than the vines themselves. By foot-crushing the grapes and using an old manual basket press, he captures what he calls an "aliveness" in the bottle—an honest, unmanipulated snapshot of the California sunshine and the wildness of the Los Olivos District.
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.