2025 Terah Wine Co Vermentino

A vibrant Vermentino from the Clements Hills sub-AVA in Lodi, California, this small-production wine is crafted in an approachable amber or orange wine style. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with some sediment expected. It balances coastal Mediterranean texture with California energy, benefiting from warm daytime temperatures countered by cooling delta breezes that lock in natural acidity. The terroir imparts a distinct Pacific coast salinity and mineral character. Alcohol by volume sits around 11% to 11.5%, making this a lively, food-friendly wine that showcases both Corsican-style aromatic freshness and Sardinian-inspired textural weight.
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Specs

Type: Orange
Grapes: Vermentino
Winemaker: Terah Bajjalieh
Vintage: 2025

Geography

Region: California
Sub-region: Clements Hills
Vineyard: Bench Vineyard
 

Farming

CCOF Certified Organic, Demeter Certified Biodynamic
 

Harvest

Hand harvested, whole-cluster pressed and allowed to settle overnight with light racking; a small portion pressed directly as standard white wine
 

Fermentation

Native yeast fermentation in stainless steel; approximately two weeks maceration on skins for the main portion to extract terracotta hue, phenolic texture, and structure; 12-day maceration for orange wine-adjacent character; undergoes full malolactic fermentation
 

Aging

Approximately 5 months in stainless steel on fine lees; bottled unfined and unfiltered