Field Recordings Super Gnario #3 2024

Malvasia Bianca is a true treasure in the world of grape farming: easy to farm, extremely fruitful and super productive. It makes sense that it’s been such a superstar character for generations in the Old World. As you venture down the vine rows, you can smell the magic before you even pluck a berry. The first fruit to hit your tongue transports you to another level. Every step of the way, it just gets better and better. When it finally gets to your glass, you’ve fully made it atop the throne. Time to celebrate. 

VINEYARD
George Brown

APPELLATION
El Pomar District, Paso Robles

FERMENTATION
Directly pressed and fermented in 100% stainless steel

ELEVAGE
100% stainless steel for 4 months

SUSTAINABLE
NO ADDITIVES
NATIVE YEAST
VEGAN
MINIMAL SULFITES

Fresh cut flowers, white peaches, hint of magic mushroom dust

Pairs with chicken and white sauce pizza, homemade pesto, aged hard cheeses

Field Recordings is winemaker Andrew Jones’ personal catalog of the people and places he values most

Andrew went to college at Cal Poly after receiving a football scholarship. He majored in agricultural business with a minor in viticulture. Jones, who was completely captivated by grape cultivation, initially worked as an intern at Gallo on the Sonoma Coast. During school, he worked part-time at a grapevine nursery and after graduating from college he continued to work there.

By Andrew’s account, he has stood in nearly every vineyard on the Central Coast. Traveling throughout California to work with growers helped him developed a keen eye to determine the quality of the fields and vines. Once in a while he would come across wonderful vines, like diamonds in the rough, that he felt though they are not famous, the vines had the potential to produce high-quality wines. He feels that every field and every wine has its own story.

Field Recordings was born when he got his hands on a lot of Chenin Blanc grapes from an old Firestone vineyard called Jurassic Park in 2007. From there, his lineup has continued to expand. The Wonderwall series was added to focus on Edna Valley where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are grown in extreme, coastal locations.  As friendships are made and opportunities are embraced, Andrew produces small quantities of soulful wine from these unusual, quiet vineyards.