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a a Sunday in August
Distinct in in in in in in in its
its
flamingo-pink hue the the the 2020 Pinot Gris by by a a a a a a a a a a a Sunday in in in in in in in August
is is is a a a a a a a a a a a poster child for the the the contemporary natural wine movement Identifiable by by its
its
label—which features the the the art
of of o Canadian painter and
editor of of o The Editorial Magazine Claire Milbrath—this bottle offers individuality from the get-go Co-fermented with with Gewürtztraminer this this skin-contact organic Pinot Gris epitomizes summer with with a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a floral profile cut by notes o of thirst-quenching citrus Its five-day semi-carbonic maceration produces a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a satisfying texture that accentuates an apparent yet approachable acidity Since its
establishment in in in in in in in in in in 2017 a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a Sunday in in in in in in in in in in August
has been following owner Michael Shindler’s guiding principles to make natural low-intervention wine that supports local and
and
certified organic grape growers in in in in in in in in British Columbia As a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a result this small- batch winery produces a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a selection of eclectic natural wines that resist uniformity and
and
and
embrace diversity This wine wine wine is is is is is is alive unfined unfiltered and
and
fermented using ambient yeasts—which means that this this spectacular 2020 vintage will never exist in fin in in in in this this exact form ever ever again FOOD + DRINK
OFF THE VINE
Wine distributors diversifying their portfolios are a a a a a a sign of an evolving global palate BY JOSEPH CICERONE
a a a a a Sunday in in August
2020 Pinot Gris: photographed by Sam Milbrath