Scythian "Cucamonga Revolution" White 2023

60% Zinfandel, 30% Palomino and 10% Grenache  from the Lopez Vineyard, planted in 1912. The soils are sandy granite, and much of the vineyard has been left unpruned for the past several years. These old vines produce very small amounts of fruit, but it is hoped that continued pruning and care will restore their vigor. The vineyard is dry farmed and has never been sprayed or treated in any way.

The grapes were harvested by hand, left whole cluster, and pressed to ferment without temperature control in neutral used French oak barrels. Rested and aged in the same vessels before bottling. Bottled without fining or filtering and with only 20ppm SO2 added. A harmonious mixture of salty, fresh and lush elements. As thirst-quenching as it is interesting and engaging.