Santa Barbara County Gamay | Âmevive

A serious, perfumed Gamay, laden with hedgerow fruit. The label shows the native Darner dragonfly with their favourite flowers, painted by Alice's mother. She tells us that they are an integral part of the local ecosystem, as they prey on smaller pests while providing sustenance for the population of birds and bats that reside in the two vineyards.  
Region:

California

Appellation:

Santa Barbara County

Variety / Blend:

Gamay:

Climate:

Maritime

Soils:

Sandy surface with loamy clay 3 feet below ground level

Farming:

Martian Ranch is Demeter certified biodynamic, and Shokrian Vineyard is organically farmed

Altitude:

200 metres

Fermentation:

100% whole cluster in stainless steel

Ageing:

12 months in old French 228L oak barrels