Terah Wine Co. Verdejo San Benito County 2024 SO20231114 the wine carries sea breeze

the wine carries sea breeze aromatics and impressive density built by wild yeast fermentation followed by two years in barrel

Schist laden soils and ancient vines combine to produce one of the best table wines around

like cardamom

voluminous finish with good acid

Terah Wine Co. Verdejo San Benito County 2024 SO20231114 the wine carries sea breezeVerdejo is Rueda's grape, and almost nobody in California plants it, which is a large part of why Terah Bajjalieh does. Hers grows at Paicines Ranch in San Benito County, a property known for regenerative farming, in a corner of California that has quietly become a magnet for winemakers chasing freshness instead of ripeness. She works with a light hand in the cellar and lets the site talk. The wine comes in around 12. 5% alcohol and stays light on its