2023 Sans Liege Cotes du Coast

47% Viognier, 18% Marsanne, 15% Grenache Blanc, 14% Roussanne, 6% Clairette. The fruit is sourced from such illustrious vineyards as Bien Nacido, White Hawk, Alta Colina, Melange Du Rhone and Kopack. Fermented on the lees in 10% new, 43% second-fill, 47% neutral French oak barrels. The Grenache Blanc was fermented in 100% stainless steel drums. 25 barrels (625 cases) were made. 13.7% alcohol. 

Tasting Notes

This brand new 2023 vintage is much fresher and higher toned than the rich, warm 2022 vintage. I still get ripe peach, tangerine, honeyed flowers, and a touch of minerality defining the aromatics, but it’s decidedly medium bodied, with a balanced, elegant mouthfeel and a great, mouthwatering  finish. It has a good mix of richness and freshness, with tons of incredible texture. 

About Sans Liege

Growing up in East Los Angeles, Curt was not a wine country kid raised among the vines. He got a glimpse of the wine world when coming to the central coast at the age of 20. He became enamored with winemaking and jumped right in.

His wine label Sans Liege (sahn leej) or “without allegiance” aptly describes his tenacity to pursue winemaking on the central coast unhindered by the trappings of any particular style. He is excited to have the opportunity to be a part of a winemaking region which is still shaping its history. For Sans Liege he focuses on Rhone varietals (especially Grenache) and favors character over notoriety when choosing vineyards for in diversity lies the promise of uncommon opportunity. He also crafts his foundational wines, Groundwork Wine Co. which are pure varietal expressions at an everyday price point.