2022 Skinner "Native Blanc", California, USA
ABOUT THIS WINE
This wine is a sustainable, minimal-intervention white blend from high-altitude vineyards in El Dorado, California, composed of 67% Viognier and 33% Vermentino. It is quite aromatic, and unoaked to preserve freshness. Drink within 1-3 years.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
The original Skinner Ranch was located in what is now known as the town of Rescue. In the 1860s, it was named Skinners, California and remains an unincorporated township that still appears on most maps.
The original cellar from the J. Skinner Winery still exists and was home in recent years to the Cameron Park Nursery.
In early 2014, Mike and Carey Skinner purchased the property with the goal of preserving it and protecting it from development. The area around Skinners, CA today is paved with vines planted by Mike and Carey, vines that they refer to as Legacy Grapes – James’ original varieties, including Mission, Zinfandel, Trousseau, Grenache, Carignane and the Skinner clone of Petit Bouschet. “From what we’ve learned about James Skinner,” says Mike, “he was a very forward-thinking guy. We really believe he’d like what we’ve done with the heritage he left us.”
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ABOUT THIS WINE
This wine is a sustainable, minimal-intervention white blend from high-altitude vineyards in El Dorado, California, composed of 67% Viognier and 33% Vermentino. It is quite aromatic, and unoaked to preserve freshness. Drink within 1-3 years.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
The original Skinner Ranch was located in what is now known as the town of Rescue. In the 1860s, it was named Skinners, California and remains an unincorporated township that still appears on most maps.
The original cellar from the J. Skinner Winery still exists and was home in recent years to the Cameron Park Nursery.
In early 2014, Mike and Carey Skinner purchased the property with the goal of preserving it and protecting it from development. The area around Skinners, CA today is paved with vines planted by Mike and Carey, vines that they refer to as Legacy Grapes – James’ original varieties, including Mission, Zinfandel, Trousseau, Grenache, Carignane and the Skinner clone of Petit Bouschet. “From what we’ve learned about James Skinner,” says Mike, “he was a very forward-thinking guy. We really believe he’d like what we’ve done with the heritage he left us.”
