California Natural Wine

California is our home base, and the new-wave growers here, in Sonoma, Mendocino, Santa Barbara, and the Sierra Foothills, have turned away from the ripe, oaky style that once defined Napa toward freshness and restraint.

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For years California meant big, high-alcohol wines built on new oak and very ripe fruit. A younger generation of winemakers has pushed in the opposite direction: picking earlier, fermenting with native yeast and whole clusters, using older barrels, and adding little in the cellar. The result is lighter, fresher, lower-alcohol wine that shows off California's soils and microclimates rather than covering them up.

The best of it comes from cooler and higher sites. Sonoma and Mendocino's Anderson Valley for whites and Pinot, Santa Barbara for cool-climate reds, and the Sierra Foothills for old-vine field blends of Zinfandel, Carignan, and mixed varieties. You will also find Gamay, Trousseau, Chenin Blanc, and plenty of skin-contact experimentation.

Many of these growers work with dry-farmed old vines and organic fruit, part of the broader US natural wine movement. Carrying California natural wine is something we take personally, and this collection is where we show it off.

So Far Out Flood Light Snow Pet-Nat 2024

So Far Out

$25.00

Las Vivas Sobre Vista Chardonnay 2023

Las Vivas

$38.00 ~~Regular price:$40.00~~

-5%

Field Recordings Salad Days Pét-Nat NV

Field Recordings

$25.00

Field Recordings Skins Orange 2024

Field Recordings

$25.00

Field Recordings Freddo Sangiovese 2024

Field Recordings

$25.00

Guido's Pick

Field Recordings So Far Out Chillable Red 2023

So Far Out

$27.00

Jumbo Time Wines The Tropics 2025

Jumbo Time Wines

$30.00

New Guido's Pick

Jumbo Time Wines Top Down Chardonnay 2025

Jumbo Time Wines

$27.00

Frequently asked questions

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Do I have to sign upon delivery?

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for the package.

Signature on delivery is mandatory for wine deliveries. Please make sure someone is at the shipping address to sign for the package.

If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

We also have the option of delivering the package to a Carrier's store for pickup. Please reach out to us to coordinate.

Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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How is California natural wine different from Napa Cabernet?

It is generally lighter, fresher, and lower in alcohol, with far less new oak. Where classic Napa aims for power and ripeness, California natural wine picks earlier and intervenes less, aiming to show the site rather than the winemaking.

Where is California natural wine made?

Mostly in cooler and higher-elevation areas: Sonoma, Mendocino and its Anderson Valley, Santa Barbara, and the Sierra Foothills. These sites keep acidity fresh and alcohol moderate, which suits the natural style.

What grapes are used in California natural wine?

A wide range: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay, Trousseau, and Chenin Blanc, plus old-vine Zinfandel and Carignan. Many wines are field blends from historic vineyards planted with several varieties together.

What are old-vine field blends?

They are wines from historic vineyards, often in the Sierra Foothills or Mendocino, where many grape varieties were planted together decades ago. The grapes are picked and fermented as one, giving complex, characterful wines rooted in old vines.

Is California natural wine organic?

Most starts from organic or dry-farmed vineyards, even where the wine is not formally certified. The emphasis is on healthy old vines and clean farming, followed by minimal intervention in the cellar.

Is California natural wine lower in alcohol?

Usually, compared with the classic Napa style. Earlier picking and cooler sites keep alcohol more moderate, though it varies by producer and vintage. The overall aim is balance and freshness rather than power.