Field Recordings

Field Recordings About Time Organic Merlot 2023

Name: Field Recordings About Time Organic Merlot 2023
Brand: Field Recordings
SKU: FIELD-ABOUTTIMEMERLOT
Price: 28.00 USD
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Why we like this wine

This organic Merlot delivers what Andrew Jones describes as "all the things you want out of a daily drinking claret." Plum sauce, tobacco leaf, and vanilla spice characterize the medium-bodied palate, with lush tannins from the gentle winemaking approach. Serve at 60-64°F; brief decanting optional. Grilled lamb chops make an ideal pairing. Similar to a softer Saint-Émilion or right-bank Bordeaux but with the riper fruit expression typical of Paso Robles.

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Tasting notes

Deep ruby with purple highlights. The nose offers ripe plum, cranberry, tobacco leaf, and hints of vanilla spice from neutral oak aging. On the palate, fresh dark fruit meets soft, lush tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is smooth and medium-length with lingering plum and subtle baking spice notes.

Food pairings

Grilled lamb chops, beef bourguignon, roasted duck, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar, pork tenderloin, eggplant parmesan, braised short ribs.

Product description

Field Recordings About Time Organic Merlot 2023 comes from a single certified organic estate vineyard on California's Central Coast. Minimal pump-overs during fermentation preserve fresh fruit character. The grapes ferment in open-top tanks for 14 days before split aging—five months in stainless steel followed by five months in neutral oak. Field Recordings About Time Organic Merlot 2023 is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal added sulfites, staying true to the winery's low-intervention philosophy.

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, Red
Wine Style:, Medium Body
Grapes:, Merlot
Farming:, Organic
Vintage:, 2023
Alcohol:, 13%
Country:, United States
Region:, California
Appellation:, Paso Robles
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Low Sugar, Zero Added Sugar

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Producer profile

Field Recordings

Field Recordings is a California wine producer known for its unique and artisanal approach to winemaking. Founded by winemaker Andrew Jones, It focuses on creating expressive wines that highlight the diverse terroirs of California's Central Coast.

Andrew Jones, who has a background in vineyard management, utilizes his extensive knowledge of the region's vineyards to source high-quality grapes from lesser-known sites. This approach allows Field Recordings to produce a wide range of wines that showcase the unique characteristics of different microclimates and soil types.

Field Recordings is committed to minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery. Grapes are typically harvested by hand and fermented using native yeasts. The wines are often unfiltered and unfined, preserving their natural flavors and textures. This philosophy results in wines that are authentic, vibrant, and reflective of their origins.

The Field Recordings portfolio includes a variety of wines, from single-varietal expressions to innovative blends. Some of their notable wines include "Fiction," a red blend, and "Wonderwall," a range of cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Each wine is crafted to focus on balance, complexity, and drinkability.

Field Recordings also produces a line of canned wines, which offer the same high-quality experience in a convenient format. These canned wines are popular for their accessibility and ease of enjoyment, appealing to a broad audience of wine enthusiasts.

Wine region

California, United States

Paso Robles sits in the heart of California's Central Coast, roughly halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco in San Luis Obispo County. The region gained AVA status in 1983 and has since grown to encompass over 40,000 acres of vineyards, making it one of California's largest and most dynamic wine-growing areas.

The climate in Paso Robles is characterized by significant diurnal temperature variation. Daytime temperatures can climb into the 90s and 100s during summer, while nighttime temperatures drop dramatically—sometimes by 50 degrees. This swing allows grapes to develop ripe fruit character while retaining acidity and freshness. The region receives minimal rainfall, and many vineyards rely on dry-farming or limited irrigation.

Paso Robles contains remarkable geological diversity. Soils range from calcareous limestone and chalk to granite, clay, and ancient seabed deposits. The region divides broadly into east and west sides, with the western areas closer to the Templeton Gap receiving more marine influence and cooling fog from the Pacific Ocean.

While Cabernet Sauvignon dominates plantings, Paso Robles has earned recognition for Rhône varieties like Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre. Zinfandel thrives here, as does Merlot, which benefits from the warm days and cool nights. A growing community of natural winemakers has established roots in Paso Robles, particularly in the Tin City industrial area where small-lot producers craft minimal-intervention wines.

The region's combination of heat, cool nights, diverse soils, and relative affordability compared to Napa and Sonoma has attracted adventurous winemakers seeking to make distinctive, terroir-driven wines. Discover Paso Robles natural wines and explore California organic wines that showcase the state's diverse growing regions. For popular natural wine selections, browse Primal Wine's best-sellers.

Frequently asked question

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.

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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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