Amevive Grenache Blanc Ballard Canyon Wine 2024
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Amevive Grenache Blanc Ballard Canyon Wine 2024

Amevive
$39.00

Grape: Grenache Blanc
Vintage: 2024
Type: White

Sourced from Rancho Boa Vista on the west-facing slopes of Ballard Canyon, this grenache blanc marks a poignant milestone. It represents the final vintage harvested from this certified organic site before it was unexpectedly abandoned. Winemaker Alice Anderson lets the fruit ferment spontaneously with native yeasts, aging it on fine lees for nine months in neutral oak. Settled in stainless steel before an unfiltered bottling, this cuvée offers a memorable snapshot of a lost vineyard.

It pours a pale gold color, opening with aromas of ripe orchard fruit, citrus peel, and white blossoms. A sleek mineral undertone balances a lush, texturally driven frame across the palate. Bright, clean acidity slices through the medium-bodied volume, keeping the profile fluid and lithe. Notes of raw almond and a light salinity add a savory depth to the orchard flavors. It finishes dry and mouthwatering, leaving a clean, melt-on-your-tongue mineral impression.

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We are proud to lovingly tend some of the oldest vines planted and still in production in Santa Barbara County. We are committed to beyond organic farming, embracing the native ecology, integrating animals, and walking our vineyard rows daily. We believe that unmanipulated wines with energy and a sense of place only come with a deep connection to the land.

We lease and farm the Ibarra-Young Vineyard in Los Olivos District A.V.A. This vineyard was planted by Charlotte Young in 1971 and is still owned by her three daughters.

Everything on the property is own-rooted and has been farmed organically since 1993. We began leasing and farming this land at the end of 2019 and have since employed holistic, regenerative organic, and biodynamic practices to reinvigorate the soils that have been working hard for over half a century.

Our goal is to rebuild an ecosystem of native species that live alongside our vine rows, regenerate soil health, and grow the highest quality grapes this site can give. We believe the best wine grapes are grown with minimal inputs and conscious vineyard management. We reject a systematic schedule for viticulture and farming in general. We believe that by working in conjunction with nature we can increase biodiversity and soil health, minimize unnecessary sprays, minimize tractor passes and compaction, decrease water use, and reduce our carbon footprint.