2023 Lady of the Sunshine, ‘Chevey’ white blend, Presquile Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, CA

Producer: Gina Giugni, grew up on a biodynamic family farm in northern CA. After obtaining a degree in wine & viticulture & working for biodynamic winemakers in France & the US, she established Lady of the Sunshine in 2017 with a focus on regenerative, biodynamic farming. Gina & her husband Mikey run Scar of the Sea & Lady of the Sunshine out of their winery in San Luis Obispo, CA, working with other  like-minded growers in central coast California.

Place: The winery is located in San Luis Obispo, the fruit for this cuvee comes from the Presqu’ile Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, central coast California.

Cultivation:  Lady of the Sunshine is Certified Biodynamic By Demeter

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc 50%, Chardonnay 50% inspired by a traditional blend from the Cheverny region in the Loire Valley.

Soil: Sandy Soils

Winemaking: The bunches are foot tread & spend time on the skins overnight, fermented with native yeast in neutral french oak barrels, aged on the lees for 7 months before release, bottled without fining or filtration.

Tasting Notes: Fresh Pear – Honeysuckle – Lemongrass