Disko - Rosé of Gamay - Santa Barbara County, CA - 2025
Regular price $35.00
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Notes from the Winery/Importer
ABV: 12.4% Oak Savanna Vineyard, Los Olivos CA Soil: Rocky soil, primarily chamise shaly loam Direct to press Yeast: Native yeast Fermented in stainless tank, racked and aged in stainless steel barrels for 7 months
Notes on the Producer
what we are about Disko wines embraces the "natural wine" approach to winemaking. We make clean, easy drinking, low alcohol wines to be enjoyed at any time of the day and in any situation. Whether you are hanging out on the beach soaking up the sun or just having a nice picnic lunch, we got you. Are you trying to impress your cool friends with some delicious, juicy chilled wines for a great dinner hang? We totally got you covered. Our wines are versatile and are meant to be enjoyed, not shelved. Pop a bottle and get your disko on! All of our wines are fermented with native yeast, minimal sulfur additions, and aged in neutral French oak barrels. Keep it classy and keep it fresh my friends. Cheers, Sean
Grapes & Style
Gamay
Gamay is the red grape of Beaujolais, and one of the best arguments for light-bodied red wine that still has energy, detail, and real character. It’s genetically related to Pinot Noir through the same Pinot and Gouais Blanc parentage, but it has its own personality: more immediate, more exuberant, and often more forgiving at the table.
In the vineyard, Gamay buds early and can be productive, so yield control matters. It thrives on the granitic soils of Beaujolais, especially in the crus, where it can move from juicy and playful to structured and quietly serious. It’s also found in the Loire and a few other cool-to-moderate regions where freshness is easy to preserve.
In the glass, Gamay often shows red cherry, raspberry, cranberry, violet, pepper, and a bright, mouthwatering lift. Some versions are simple and gulpable; the best cru Beaujolais can be savory, mineral, and surprisingly ageworthy. It’s a grape we love for its ability to be joyful without being unserious.