Region: California (Central Coast / Ventura), United States
Grapes: Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Muscat (Co-Ferment)
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Tart red cherry, sun-dried tomato, wild strawberry, dried oregano, orange zest, and sea salt, with a juicy, mouthwatering acidity, fine-grained tactile tannins, and a crisp, savory, bone-dry finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, classic Margherita pizza, pasta pomodoro, meatball subs, grilled sardines, or fried calamari
The Producer
Wonderwerk is an ultra-innovative, low-intervention natural wine project based in North Hollywood/Ventura, California, founded by high school friends Issam Kabbani and Andrew Jones. Operating with a playful, disco-infused ethos, the duo sources organically and biodynamically farmed fruit from unique, cool-climate sites across the Central Coast and Sierra Foothills. In the cellar, Kabbani and Jones take a radical, zero-zero approach: co-fermenting unexpected red, white, and skin-contact varieties together, using ambient native yeasts, avoiding temperature control, aging exclusively in neutral wood or poly containers, and bottling without fining, filtration, or added sulfites.
The Wine
"Marinara" is Wonderwerk’s energetic, tongue-in-cheek homage to Italian table red co-ferments, designed specifically to be served with a heavy chill alongside red-sauce dishes. The 2025 vintage brings together red-fruited, high-acid Sangiovese and old-vine Zinfandel co-fermented with a splash of aromatic Muscat. The hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous whole-cluster and partial carbonic maceration in open-top fermenters, extracting bright fruit, savory herbal notes, and crunchy texture without heavy extraction or harsh tannins. Aged short-term in neutral barrels and bottled completely raw, it bursts with tart berries, dried herbs, and coastal salinity, framed by a mouthwatering acidity that cuts effortlessly through rich foods.
Region: California (Central Coast / Ventura), United States
Grapes: Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Muscat (Co-Ferment)
Body: Light to Medium
Notes: Tart red cherry, sun-dried tomato, wild strawberry, dried oregano, orange zest, and sea salt, with a juicy, mouthwatering acidity, fine-grained tactile tannins, and a crisp, savory, bone-dry finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, classic Margherita pizza, pasta pomodoro, meatball subs, grilled sardines, or fried calamari
The Producer
Wonderwerk is an ultra-innovative, low-intervention natural wine project based in North Hollywood/Ventura, California, founded by high school friends Issam Kabbani and Andrew Jones. Operating with a playful, disco-infused ethos, the duo sources organically and biodynamically farmed fruit from unique, cool-climate sites across the Central Coast and Sierra Foothills. In the cellar, Kabbani and Jones take a radical, zero-zero approach: co-fermenting unexpected red, white, and skin-contact varieties together, using ambient native yeasts, avoiding temperature control, aging exclusively in neutral wood or poly containers, and bottling without fining, filtration, or added sulfites.
The Wine
"Marinara" is Wonderwerk’s energetic, tongue-in-cheek homage to Italian table red co-ferments, designed specifically to be served with a heavy chill alongside red-sauce dishes. The 2025 vintage brings together red-fruited, high-acid Sangiovese and old-vine Zinfandel co-fermented with a splash of aromatic Muscat. The hand-harvested grapes undergo spontaneous whole-cluster and partial carbonic maceration in open-top fermenters, extracting bright fruit, savory herbal notes, and crunchy texture without heavy extraction or harsh tannins. Aged short-term in neutral barrels and bottled completely raw, it bursts with tart berries, dried herbs, and coastal salinity, framed by a mouthwatering acidity that cuts effortlessly through rich foods.
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.