2023 Lo-FI Albariño Skin Contact

• Santa Barbara, CA
• 100% Albariño
• Organic 

Lo-Fi Wines is a California-based natural winery founded by Mike Roth and Craig Winchester. Embracing a minimalist philosophy, Lo-Fi produces wines with little to no intervention—no additives, native yeast fermentations, and minimal sulfur. The focus is on honest expression of grape and terroir, primarily using varietals like Cabernet Franc, Gamay, and Chenin Blanc from sustainably farmed vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Winemaker Mike Roth, formerly of Martian Ranch & Vineyard, brings a punk rock ethos to winemaking—raw, authentic, and approachable. He believes wine should be "delicious and nothing else," prioritizing drinkability and balance over polish. Lo-Fi's wines often undergo whole cluster fermentation, are unfiltered, and aim for lower alcohol. With vibrant labels and a love for vinyl records, Lo-Fi Wines blurs the line between art, culture, and craft—championing wine as a relaxed, everyday experience.

Tasting Notes: This Albariño orange offers zesty citrus, dried apricot, and herbal tea notes with a textured, tannic grip. Pair with grilled octopus, spicy Thai curry, or aged Manchego for a vibrant match.

 Ultraviolet NV Sparkling Rosé

• Mendocino, CA
• 100% Pinot Noir 
• Organic/biodynamic

Ultraviolet Wines is a California wine label created by winemaker Samantha Sheehan, known for producing vibrant, expressive wines that balance classic structure with a modern edge.  Samantha Sheehan, also founder of Poe Wines, brings a Burgundy-influenced elegance to her winemaking, favoring minimal intervention and native yeast fermentations. With Ultraviolet, she crafts wines that are bold yet approachable, offering freshness, depth, and value. This Pinot Noir is sourced from the Manchester Ridge vineyard on Mendocino Ridge, where the 2,000-foot elevation above the fog line allows for extended hang time and cool, steady temperatures that promote complex flavors, nuanced character, and balanced acidity. Ultraviolet reflects Sheehan’s vision of accessible luxury—wines meant to be shared without pretense. Through thoughtful sourcing and skilled winemaking, she delivers wines that are both serious and seriously fun.

Tasting Notes: The NV Ultraviolet Sparkling Rosé is soft and supple, offers flavors of juicy black fruit, cherry, dark chocolate, and a hint of baking spice.  Perfect with oysters, fried chicken, or spicy sushi.

2024 Château Les Croisille VDF Loin de L’oeil

• Cahors, France 
• 100% Loin de L’oeil
• Organic

Château Les Croisille is a family-owned winery in Cahors, southwest France, founded in the late 1970s by Cécile and Bernard Croisille. Today, their son Germain Croisille leads the winemaking, bringing a fresh, modern vision to the estate. After studying viticulture and working abroad, Germain returned to Cahors committed to organic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar. His approach highlights Malbec’s elegance and terroir expression, favoring native yeasts, low sulfur, and gentle extraction. The estate is certified organic and produces a range of cuvées, each reflecting the limestone and clay soils of the region. Under Germain’s direction, Château Les Croisille is helping to redefine Cahors Malbec as vibrant, precise, and full of life, balancing tradition with innovation while staying rooted in family values and respect for nature.

Tasting Notes: The 2024 Château Les Croisille VDF Loin de L’oeil is fresh and aromatic, with notes of white peach, citrus blossom, and almond. Pair with grilled sea bass, goat cheese salad, or sushi.

Nibiru Red Tradition Liter

• Kamptal, Austria 
•  Zweigelt/ Merlot 
• Biodynamic

Nibiru is a small, biodynamic winery based in Thürneustift, at the northern edge of Austria’s Kamptal region. Founded by Josef Schmid and Julia Nather, Nibiru farms eight hectares organically and earned Demeter certification in 2022. Their top site, Goldnagel, features old vines on quartz and amphibolite soils, with no chemically farmed neighbors—making it ideal for regenerative farming and permaculture. The duo creates compost from grape pomace, horse manure, and straw, hand-manages vine rows, and lets native plants grow wild between them. In the cellar, Josef leads a low-intervention approach: hand-harvested fruit, spontaneous fermentations (including natural malo), minimal sulfur and no fining or filtration. Named after a mythical planet traveling against the norm, Nibiru reflects Julia and Josef’s distinct vision for Kamptal: precise, pure, quietly expressive wines that marry classical finesse with a natural soul.

Tasting Notes: It bursts with ripe red and black fruit—think cherries, blackberries, and plums—balanced by fresh herbal notes and a bright, mouthwatering acidity. Earthy, slightly funky undertones add complexity, while over three years of barrel aging lend depth and structure. Perfect for festive gatherings or casual dinners, this wine pairs beautifully with roast poultry, charcuterie, grilled vegetables, or mushroom-based dishes.