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This blend is inspired by lighter, more quaffable styles of Nebbiolo made in the Langhe region. This is a co-ferment of Nebbiolo and Barbera from Santa Ynez Vineyard in Happy Canyon. Fermenting a 50/50 blend of the two grapes together creates an incredibly unique wine, much greater than the sum of its parts.
The name La Gaviota was inspired by the beautiful Gaviota coast which lies between my home and where I make my wines. This stretch of coast represents 15% of Southern California's coast, yet contains approximately 50% of its remaining rural coastline. It is home to many rare, threatened and endangered species such as the monarch butterfly. A portion of the proceeds from this wine will go toward protecting this incredibly valuable ecosystem.