Ambyth Estate Now at Mission Wines!
We are thrilled to be among the few retailers in the Los Angeles area to carry wines from the California producer that is on every insider's lips: Ambyth Estate in Paso Robles. Situated in a little corner of heaven outside of Templeton, Ambyth is a small, family-owned and managed vineyard and farm. USDA certified organic and the first Demeter-certified Biodynamic producer in Paso Robles, the folks at Ambyth are true pioneers for natural winemaking in the region. Ambyth farms without the use of any pesticides or chemicals. Their wines are produced with native yeasts and free of any winemaking tricks to allow the true story of the vintage and the imprint of terroir be expressed in each bottle. All the wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered (making them vegan-friendly too!) and with zero added sulpher. They age their wines in neutral oak barrels, stainless steel, or terra cota amphoras handmade in Italy.
Ambyth is also a fully functioning self-sustainable farm! In addition to
vines, they raise cows, chickens and other animals, grow vegetables, fruit, olive and nut trees,
and keep bees for healthy biodiversity. All landscaping is with native
plants, and they operate with minimal-to-zero use of water. Ambyth doesn't mess around. They are the real deal and the proof is in the wines. 2013 AMBYTH PASO ROBLES MARSANNE ($42.99) From 100% estate Biodynamic, dry-farmed, head-trained Marsanne vines planted on steep hillsides, this white (or should we say orange?) wine impresses for it's depth and intensity, as well as complex aroma and flavor profile. Delicate floral and nutty aromas greet the nose, with a hint of beeswax and savory herb underneath. Vibrant acidity gives great energy to the wine, and a finish that lasts for minutes. Treat this like you would aged Burgundy, Vouvray, Rioja, or Jura white and be prepared to think twice about what you think you know about Paso Robles, Marsanne, or natural winemaking.
Take it from me. This wine rocks.
-Chiara
