Florez Grenache Blanc 'White Rhino' Santa Clara Valley 2021

Founded by Santa Cruz native James Jelks, a dry-farm, organic advocate. Florez Wines are delicious, super pure, and natural gems from California with a focus on thoughtful farming and winemaking. James on this wine: “Sergio Villanueva is responsible for farming the vineyard and it is immediately apparent that he does not take shortcuts and is quietly proud of the high bar he holds. As a power combo, Steve Mathiasson, a viticulturalist known for his progressive and organic practices, oversees the cultivation. They utilize some unique canopy work to protect the fruit from overexposure. They keep things diverse with fruit trees, olives, and bees on site. In short, they are growing fruit for quality and expression, in a region that doesn’t have a lot of notoriety. This allows us to make top-notch wines while keeping the prices reasonable.” Made with 100% Grenache Blanc, this one packs concentrated orchard and tropical notes with a whiff of honeysuckle and bright acidity. A killer value!