Field Recordings
Field Recordings
As a vine nursery field man, Andrew Jones has spent many hours exploring vineyards, planning, planting, and chatting with farmers all over the Central Coast. He began spotting more and more interesting and overlooked vineyards - often rocky, wilder sites located closer to the Pacific, farmed mindfully by clients who have become friends over many years. The 2018 Wonderwall range features some of the 20th century’s most famous jazz musicians on the labels – Duke Ellington for the Chardonnay, Louis Armstrong on the Pinot Noir, and Buddy Rich on the Syrah, whilst the Neverland celebrates “the American Riviera.”
Central Coast, California
An intro to the range in the great 2019 vintage., and the prettiest deep purple you will ever see, almost worthy of its own Farrow and Ball colour! Victoria plums, coffee bean, grilled meats, and some thyme and tapenade to add to the lovely plush, rounded palate. The finish is lifted and lingering and blueberry dominant.Smiles all round.
As a vine nursery field man, Andrew Jones has spent many hours exploring vineyards, planning, planting, and chatting with farmers all over the Central Coast. He began spotting more and more interesting and overlooked vineyards - often rocky, wilder sites located closer to the Pacific, farmed mindfully by clients who have become friends over many years. Wonderwall is his range produced from these very sites – extreme coastal sites, and wines made to be enjoyed. The 2018 range features some of the 20th century’s most famous jazz musicians on the labels – Duke Ellington for the Chardonnay, Louis Armstrong on the Pinot Noir, and Buddy Rich on the Syrah.
For lovers and supporters of Cabernet Franc this is a brilliant example of a Californian expression which is very true to the core varietal characteristics. Think graphite, blueberry, sharp cherry, blackberry leaf, graphite (lots of graphite) and some cracked black pepper.
Luscious!
This is an Orange wine for Auntie Doris and Uncle Des. A gentle, lightly textured salmon hued wine, this is easy on the nose and easy on the palate. Blending Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Albarino, Verdelho and Riesling this wine does everything it needs to do for an orange wine in a very approachable manner. Prepare to be amazed and keep this ready for disbelieving friends. Viva la Revolution!
Santa Barbara County, California
Plush layers of black currant, spearmint and bacon fat spilling in to kirsch, squashy blueberries and hints of tobacco. Don’t expect something overcooked and huge, just expect a wonderfully sumptuous, lifted Cabernet that dances across the palate encouraging you to take another sip. A sure crowdpleaser and dinner party favourite. Sourced from three sites that Andrew manages, the wines spends 10 months in barrel with about 30% new American oak.
As a vine nursery field man, Andrew Jones has spent many hours exploring vineyards, planning, planting, and chatting with farmers all over the Central Coast. He began spotting more and more interesting and overlooked vineyards - often rocky, wilder sites located closer to the Pacific, farmed mindfully by clients who have become friends over many years.