Field Recordings 'SKINS' Skin Contact White Blend, Central Coast, CA 2024

Field Recordings, the Paso Robles-based project of winemaker Andrew Jones, celebrates the diversity of California vineyards through creative blends and minimal-intervention winemaking. Sourcing fruit from small family growers across the Central Coast, the winery focuses on transparency, drinkability, and experimental techniques. 'Skins' is a vibrant orange wine that captures the delicate aromatics of white grapes while adding the texture and structure that comes from extended skin contact.

• WINEMAKER: Andrew Jones

• FARMING: Sustainably farmed vineyards; many sites organically farmed; native yeast; no additives; vegan; minimal sulfites

• VARIETY: 32% Chenin Blanc, 14% Malvasia Bianca, 12% Pinot Gris, 11% Pinot Blanc, 10% Vermentino, 8% Trousseau Gris, 4% Albariño, 3% Sémillon, 2% Verdelho, 2% Picpoul Blanc, 1% Colombard, 1% Gros Manseng

• TERROIR: Fruit sourced from multiple Central Coast vineyards including Martin Brothers (organic), Cat Canyon (organic), Greengate Farm, Lockwood Valley, George Brown, Huerhuero, Shell Creek (organic), Jurassic Park, Nolan, Creston Ridge (organic), Millhouse (organic), Zabala (organic), Hinterland (organic), and Trousdale; diverse soils and maritime influence contribute freshness, aromatic lift, and complexity.

• VINIFICATION: Grapes destemmed and fermented on skins for 23–46 days using native yeast, extracting gentle tannin and structure while preserving bright aromatics.

• AGING: Aged 4 months in neutral French oak barrels.

• TASTING NOTES: Fresh apricot and white peach layered with Haitian orange, honeysuckle, and marzipan; crisp yet textured with light tannic grip and vibrant acidity.

• FOOD PAIRINGS: Spicy cuisine, duck sausage, blue cheese, dried fruit, and boldly flavored dishes.

• SCORES: 91 PTS, Wine Enthusiast