| Producer | Native Hands Wine |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Central Coast |
| Varietal | Orange Wine |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 17333 |
| Size | 750ml |
HISTORICALLY DEFINED
It's the foundation of this project. Through the careful research of many historians and scholars, it is now known that the first vines in California were planted by the Juaneno (Acjachemen) Indians at the Mission San Juan Capistrano in the year 1779. It is also known that the Mission Indians of each of the 21 Missions were the first winemakers of California. The co-founder of Native Hands, Chris Lobo is a 9th generation Juaneno Mission Indian who traces his tribal lineage back to the year 1747 within the aboriginal territory. It’s with this connection that we honor the first winemakers of California, the Mission Indians and their NATIVE HANDS.
GRENACHE BLANC, ALBARIÑO / SUMMER SOLSTICE TÁWŞUNLA
The solstice has held significant cultural and spiritual importance for every tribe in California and across the country for thousands of years. The Mission tribes, among others, have historically observed and practiced ceremonies and rituals during both solstices, often at specific mountains or geographical locations, which hold sacred or astrological alignment. Additionally, the positions of the moon phases and the Pleiades star cluster, also known as the Seven Sisters, may be incorporated into the observations surrounding the solstice. The Pleiades, a prominent star cluster in the night sky, holds cultural significance in many indigenous cultures worldwide, often associated with agricultural cycles, navigation, and spiritual beliefs.
Varietals: 80% Grenache Blanc, 20% Albariño (Skin Contact)
AVA: Central Coast, CA (See Canyon & Santa Barbara Highlands)
Alc%: 12% Elevage: 17 Months in French Puncheons
Cases Produced: 100
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