{"title":"Ashanta Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshanta Wines is the creation of Chenoa Ashton-Lewis, a fifth-generation Oakland native and third-generation winemaker, alongside cinematographer Will Basanta. Their winemaking journey began in October 2019 when, on short notice, they traveled from Los Angeles to Sonoma Mountain upon hearing that unsold grapes from Chenoa’s family vineyard were at risk of becoming bird fodder. With the help of family and friends, they harvested and crushed the grapes, creating an experimental Syrah and Pinot Noir co-ferment. This single barrel was stored in a tent for eight months on the family’s organic vineyard, which Chenoa’s grandparents had planted in the early 1970s.\n\nIn 2020, during the quarantine, Chenoa and Will returned to Glen Ellen. While exploring the remains of a Pinot Noir vineyard destroyed in the 2017 Nuns Fire, they discovered new vines growing horizontally, buried under tall grass. Inspired, they carefully revived these vines, and to their surprise, by early summer, 160 vines that had appeared dead were bearing clusters of grapes.\n\nThis experience deepened their fascination with the resilience of nature and led them to connect with neighbor Tony Coturri on Sonoma Mountain. For the 2020 harvest, Chenoa and Will produced their first commercial vintage at the historic Coturri Winery, introducing Ashanta Wines.\n\nAshanta Wines follows zero-zero, traditional winemaking practices, producing a diverse range of bespoke wines, including experimental multi-fruit co-ferments, Pet-Nats, skin contact whites, field blends, and elegant California Reds. Their wines are terroir-driven expressions of Pachamama and the changing seasons, crafted without fining, filtration, or the addition of sulfur dioxide.\n\nThey source their fruit from family-operated vineyards that practice organic and\/or biodynamic farming and often handpick the vineyards themselves. In some cases, they even forage for wild fruit in both wilderness and urban areas.\n\nCurrently, Ashanta Wines operates out of Sebastopol, CA, and Los Angeles, working with vineyards across California’s diverse landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mawu-ashanta-wines-natural-wine","title":"Ashanta Mawu Merlot Chardonnay 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshanta Wines Mawu is a red natural wine made from 70% Merlot and 30% Chardonnay. 50% of Merlot was foot stomped and direct basket pressed on top of 25% whole cluster Merlot and 25% crushed\/de-stemmed Merlot. Whole cluster Chardonnay was foot stomped and .5 ton of the skins and stems were added to the Merlot to co-ferment. Aged in French Neutral Oak for 8 months and in bottle for 4 months. No additions or subtractions. Unfined, unfiltered, zero SO2. Herbaceous with a touch of minerality. Hints of tart cranberries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashanta Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42248364982488,"sku":"ASHAMAWUNVC","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/ashanta-mawu-merlot-chardonnay-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780289046"},{"product_id":"under-current-old-vine-carignan-natural-wine","title":"Ashanta Under Currents Old-vine Carignan 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshanta Under Currents is crafted from old-vine Carignan grapes sourced from the Testa Vineyard in Mendocino County, California. This vineyard, with vines over 70 years old, is situated on sandy and pebbly loam soils, providing an ideal terroir for Carignan cultivation. The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a partial carbonic maceration process, where 20% of the clusters are left whole, and the remainder is de-stemmed and crushed into an open-top fermenter. After two weeks of primary fermentation, the wine is basket-pressed and aged for 11.5 months in neutral French oak barrels. Adhering to natural winemaking principles, the wine is produced without any additions or subtractions, remaining unfined, unfiltered, and with zero added sulfur dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashanta Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42248405745880,"sku":"ashanta-undercurrent","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/ashanta-under-currents-old-vine-carignan-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780290522"},{"product_id":"zazen-zinfandel-ashanta-wines-natural-wine","title":"Ashanta Zazen Zinfandel 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshanta Zazen Zinfandel is crafted from 97-year-old vines planted in 1925 by Italian immigrants on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains, California. These ancient vines, rooted in sandy and pebbly loam soils, benefit from the region's unique microclimate, which balances coastal influences with mountain elevation. The grapes are hand-harvested and processed with 25% whole clusters, while the remaining fruit is destemmed into open-top fermenters. Fermentation occurs naturally with indigenous yeasts, followed by a two-week maceration period. The wine is basket-pressed and aged for eleven months in neutral French oak barrels. Zazen is produced without any additions, including sulfur, resulting in a pure expression of its terroir. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashanta Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42248500838616,"sku":"ashanta-zazen","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/ashanta-zazen-zinfandel-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780290840"},{"product_id":"ashanta-tempranillo-covelo-minotaure-natural-wine","title":"Ashanta Tempranillo Covelo Minotaure 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshanta Tempranillo Covelo Minotaure is a red natural wine made from organic grapes grown in California. No additions or subtractions. Unfined, unfiltered, zero SO2. Fruit-forward, chewy, savory finish. Pair with with a lamb burger.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashanta Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45412778705112,"sku":"ashanta-tempranillo","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/ashanta-tempranillo-natural-wine-primal-wine_ad0c2d29-1b2e-4761-8cc9-8429c347e30e.jpg?v=1780337427"},{"product_id":"ashanta-encantando-riesling-natural-wine","title":"Ashanta Encantando Riesling 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshanta Encantado Riesling is a natural wine made from organic grapes grown in California. 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