2022 Brij Wines Freund Gruner Veltliner, Santa Barbara County, USA Niederösterreich The soil is made of

The soil is made of fallen rocks (éboulis calcaires") of Bajocian limestone over grey marls (Lias) and the vines are between 10 and 45 years old

broke into America in the time of Prohibition

Grenache dominant with Cinsault playing a lesser role this is a sweeter fruit version with juicy dark cherries and blood plums driving the up front with hopefully the now familiar smooth transition to a more savoury finish

Géza uses no added  yeast

wishing 8000 generations of prosperity to all who encounter it

2022 Brij Wines Freund Gruner Veltliner, Santa Barbara County, USA Niederösterreich The soil is made ofVarietal: Gruner Veltliner Vineyard: Spear Vineyard in Santa Rita Hills, CA (CCOF) AVA: Sta. Rita Hills Vinification: 24 hour skin contact, pressed, fermented and aged in 500 liter puncheon. No fining, no filtration, no added SO2 Bottles produced: 1200 Bottles ABV: 12. 5% 2021 vintage notes: The Gruner Veltliner was harvested on September 10th. Bottled by hand using gravity: July 24th, 2022