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The Frey family has farmed in Dambach-la-Ville for generations and was among the first in Alsace to convert to organic and biodynamic viticulture. ‘Les Encuves’ is their skin-contact white blend—an expressive, textural orange wine made from grapes grown on sandstone and granite soils. It’s a thoughtful, precise expression of Alsatian terroir with just enough wildness to keep things interesting.
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WINEMAKER: Julien Frey
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FARMING: Certified Organic and Biodynamic
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VARIETY: Sylvaner, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris
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TERROIR: Blend of two parcels—one planted on pink sandstone, the other on granite—both contributing freshness, tension, and aromatic complexity
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VINIFICATION: Native yeast fermentation with 15 days of skin contact; minimal SO₂ (1 mg/L); partially unfiltered
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ALCOHOL: 12.5%
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TASTING NOTES: Opens with white fruit and citrus aromas, then unfolds into notes of herbal tea, spice, and orchard blossom. The palate is structured yet fresh, with a dry, clean finish and persistent minerality.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Pairs beautifully with spicy Asian dishes, citrus-dressed salads, blue cheese, Comté, or fruit-forward desserts
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Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Ramaytush Ohlone (the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula) and the Wappo & Miwok (the original inhabitants of Napa County).