sensus
Since 2008, they have been making mimimalist wines from a variety of Northern California locations. Dan and Aaron love the producers and the grapes that surround them: brambly Pinot Noir off of native root stalk from Elk Prairie Vineyards high above the Eel River in Humboldt County, tart strawberry Grenache Noir and Rose from the Tejada family’s beautiful Lake County vineyard, tropical fruit laden Scribner Bend Viognier from Clarksburg’s rich delta soil, lean and mineral Suma Kaw whites from the Sierra Foothills and the white pepper of Albini Carneros Cabernet Franc.
All of their wines are produced, aged and bottled from a shared roll up in the light-industrial River East neighborhood of Napa. Each wine is produced in the same manner - native fermentation, minimal so2, neutral oak and ambient temperatures - they do their best to not screw with what comes out of the vineyards, not just rolling with but embracing the differences from one year to the next.
Pinot Noir, Humboldt County
Orange Chardonnay, San Benito County
White Blend, Contra Costa County
Pinot Gris Rosé, Clarksburg County
Grenache, Lake County
Cabernet France, Sonoma County
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sensus wine • chicago • united states