Spotlight on Solminer Wine

Mindful Wine | Aug 2020 Producer Spotlight

Solminer Wine | Los Olivos, CA

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Certified Biodynamic and Certified Organic Estate Vineyard

Founded by David and Anna deLaski in 2009, Solminer Wine is a small family-owned and operated certified organic and Demeter Certified Biodynamic winery and estate vineyard in Los Olivos, in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country. They produce natural wines from unusual grapes inspired by Anna's Austrian background like Gruner Veltliner and Blaufrankisch from purchased fruit and their Biodynamic estate DeLanda vineyard. "Solminer" is inspired by the idea of mining the sun, which nourishes the soul.

Harvest Club Picks & Pairings

2019 SOLMINER "CURARSE LA CRUDA" LOS OLIVOS DISTRICT SKIN FERMENTED GRUNER VELTLINER

100% Grüner Veltliner.From Solminer's Biodynamic estate De Landa Vineyard, this fermented on the skins, resulting in its beautiful golden orange color, notes of citrus zest and a savory finish. Try it with: Chicken roasted with oranges and rosemary

2018 SOLMINER "RUBELLITE" SANTA YNEZ VALLEY SYRAH-GRENACHE BLEND

72% Syrah, 27% Grenache, 1% Riesling. Rubellite is a rare, luminous red gem and an apt name for this wine, a Syrah-based blend with a brilliant red color and notes of raspberry, blackberry, wild herbs and smoky spice. Try it with: Carne asada and al pastor tacos - give it a chill for extra refreshment! Or, to quote the folks at Solminer: “absolutely, anything, anytime, anywhere. Seriously.”

By Chiara Shannon, AUG 2020

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