Description
Bottled with a sense of place and poetic intention, the 2022 Hiyu Wine Farm Smockshop Band’s Spring Ephemeral’ White Zinfandel from Hood River County, USA, is a tribute to Alpine purity and Pacific Northwest spirit. Sourced from a high-elevation site at 1,400 feet on the slopes of Underwood Mountain, an extinct shield volcano, this vibrant, regenerative-farmed wine captures the interplay of elevation, volcanic soil, and biodiverse farming in every sip.
Product Details:
- Varietals: Zinfandel
- Farming Practices: Regenerative, organic methods with animal integration and minimal intervention
- Fermentation: Native yeast, whole-cluster maceration for 9 days
- Aging: Aged in 80% neutral wood and 20% terracotta amphora
- ABV: 11.5%
- Owners & Winemakers: Nate Ready and China Tresemer
Sensory :
A glowing hue that hints delicately at orange, this white zinfandel unfolds with notes of melon, mirabelle plum, long pepper, and high mountain oolong. Its texture is elegant and tea-like, with a precision and freshness that mirrors the high-altitude terroir. Despite its Alpine inspiration, this wine is no austere creature; it brims with vitality, vibrancy, and an open-hearted complexity.
Winemaker’s Background:
Hiyu Wine Farm is a vision come to life, an integrated farm and winemaking venture nestled just 22 miles from Mount Hood. Here, co-founders Nate Ready and China Tresemer cultivate a holistic ecosystem where animals, gardens, vines, and forests converge. Their commitment to regenerative agriculture and biodynamic methods is evident not just in the fields but in the cellar, where minimal intervention allows each wine to express the unique energy of its site. ‘Spring Ephemeral’ is one such expression: a fleeting and beautiful glimpse into a world where farming and fermentation are poetry.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve slightly chilled to enhance its lively aromatics and subtle textures. Ideal for pairing with alpine cheeses, roasted root vegetables, or a picnic lunch of charcuterie and rustic bread in the spring sun.
This rare and evocative wine is a harmonious balance of old-world tradition and Oregon soul, best enjoyed with curiosity and reverence.
