Side Street Wine - 'Magie Blanche' - Grenache Blanc - Santa Ynez, CA - 2023

Grenache Blanc. Alisal Vineyard in Upper Ojai. Organic farming. 18 Cases produced. Later Picking for greater ripeness. Hard press for some skin contact. Native fermentation. Light sparkling conditioning for balance. A powerful and textured white that reveals fully itself once the fun bubbles have subsided. An unusual exploration of the varietal and the style.

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In a small town amongst the mountains and vines. We don’t seek to dominate or conquer but coexist with the land in the gentle embrace, and craft wines that capture the spirit of the Ojai Valley. Fabien, Elizabeth, Jeremy, Griffin, and Jason, a band of misfits and rebels come together in a raucous blend. From winemaker to restauranteur, engineer to brewer, their shared goal is to create a unique blend, vintage after vintage.