{"title":"De Levende","description":"\u003cp\u003eDe Levende is a California natural wine project born from The Soil Expedition, the Los Angeles-based natural wine importer owned and operated by Brett Pallesen. It brings the importer's zero-intervention philosophy home, using organically farmed North Coast fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than a traditional estate, De Levende is a collaborative effort. The wines are produced and bottled at SC Cellars in Forestville, in Sonoma County's Russian River area, working with California growers and winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore on how they farm and work in the cellar in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/natural-wine-producers-primal-wine\/de-levende\"\u003eDe Levende producer profile\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"genuine-blanc-de-levende-natural-wine","title":"De Levende Genuine Blanc 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine Blanc is a skin-contact Chardonnay sourced from a single vineyard in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County. Redwood Valley sits at roughly 800 feet elevation, with iron-rich red soils and significant diurnal temperature swings driven by cool Pacific air funneling through a gap in the coastal ridge. The fruit is farmed organically with zero additions in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is vinified by Alex Pomerantz of Subject to Change Wine Co. (operating as SC Cellars) in Forestville, California. It is fermented with native yeasts, bottled unfined and unfiltered, and released with no added sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDe Levende is a label created by The Soil Expedition, a Los Angeles-based natural wine importer. The project focuses on California fruit handled with the same zero-intervention philosophy The Soil Expedition applies to the European producers it represents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, expect bright lemon, a savory mid-palate, chalky mineral texture, and gentle powdery tannins from the extended skin contact. The wine is light-bodied and refreshing with the structure that skin contact lends without overwhelming weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Levende","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39268719493319,"sku":"DELECHAR20C","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/products\/de-levende-genuine-blanc-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780186390"},{"product_id":"cortez-de-levende-natural-wine","title":"De Levende De Levend Cortez Orange 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eDe Levend Cortez Orange 2025 is a dry skin-contact wine made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Muscat sourced from organically farmed vineyards in Mendocino and Sonoma counties, California. The grapes undergo 12 days of skin maceration before spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Made by Les Lunes winery in the Bay Area, De Levend Cortez Orange 2025 is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and without added sulfites. 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Its low tannins and juicy red fruit flavors, like blackberry and dark plum, make it an excellent choice for various foods, especially BBQ, burgers, and grilled meats. The wine is vinified with minimal intervention; it's light, fresh, and meant to be enjoyed easily without too much contemplation. No fining, filtration, or added sulfites are used; ideal served slightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Levende","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42236048802008,"sku":"delevende-peggysue","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/3363\/9735\/files\/de-levende-peggy-sue-california-natural-wine-primal-wine.jpg?v=1780289496"},{"product_id":"cuvee-marty-light-red-de-levende-natural-wine","title":"De Levende Cuvée Marty Light Red 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eDe Levende Cuvée Marty Light Red is a red natural wine made from a blend of sustainably-farmed grapes grown in California. 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