Sans Liege Cotes Du Coast White – Paso

Sans Liege is a hugely exciting project from the fashionable Californian region of Paso Robles, a region which is ushering in a wave of talented winemakers crafting characterful wines from the warm rolling hills, tempered by the sea breezes flowing through the Templeton Gap. The last decade has seen an explosion of new wineries and vineyards, making this perhaps the most dynamic wine region in the whole USA. Winemaker Curt Schalchlin focuses on Rhone varietals having been inspired by a trip to the region, sourcing grapes grown in high quality vineyards selected for their potential, from Paso Robles down to Solvang. The winery is in Tin City, a buzzing group of around 30 small-production wineries, craft breweries, distilleries and artisan food makers clustered together in a small industrial estate just outside the charming, laidback town of Paso Robles itself- these are truly US garagiste wines, in eyecatching packaging and a great example of the new wave of small US winemakers making an impact.

Curt makes two ranges: “Groundwork” which are single varietals in a lighter, lower intervention vin de soif style, and “Sans Liege”, which are richer without being heavy, sometimes blends, and simply the very best wines he can make.

Sans Liege Cotes du Coast White
47% Viognier, 18% Marsanne, 15% Grenache Blanc, 14% Roussanne, 6% Clairette all from Central Coast. 7 months on the lees in French Oak; 10% new, 43% second-fill, 47% neutral oak. Creamy yet fresh, and medium-full with quince & warm buttered sourdough sprinkled with fleur de sel – honeycomb, apricots & marcona almonds, lime zest – utterly delicious!