The Onward Art Series wines were born with the idea of “joie de vivre”, exuberant enjoyment of life.
A reminder to bring lightness and joy to an otherwise challenging situation whenever possible, soaking up the little things that are positive, smile when we can and revel in the moments we can find that bring us happiness.
Onward 2021 Nouveau Style Zinfandel ~ 100% Whole Cluster, Organically Farmed, Mendocino
The Onward Nouveau Style Zinfandel is the first of the vintage. The 2021 is going to bottle and will be shipping out early December 2021. This is a youthful expression of the vintage, loaded with vibrant punchy fruits, she jumps out at you in a full embrace sharing her youthful exuberance. Brimming with juicy red plums, ripe loganberries and cranberry sauce with candied orange, while hints of rosemary sprigs and pink peppercorns dance about…order now with the pre-release option and be the first to meet her!
Or don’t wait and enjoy a bottle of the 2020, only a few bottles left!!
Onward 2020 Nouveau Style Zinfandel ~ 100% Whole Cluster, Organically Farmed, Mendocino
This is a youthful expression of the vintage, loaded with vibrant punchy fruits, it jumps out at you in a full embrace of its youthful rawness: cherry soda with candied orange and a rosemary sprig. She is a true wild child. Think spunky teenager with plenty of sass, grit and tenacity…heading to a drum circle.
The Onward Nouveau Style is the result of a 100% whole cluster semi-carbonic fermentation program.
These Zinfandel vines from Hill Vineyard in Mendocino were planted in the early 1970s. This vineyard is Organically farmed by the Johnsons, who are 5th generation growers and the owners of our long time favorite vineyard Hawkeye Ranch .
The Zinfandel was picked when it had layers of flavors, supporting both ripe notes and lively acid. The 2020 vintage had many challenges for both growers and producers and we had to do what I affectionately refer to as pivot, where we changed things up mid stream. I decided to go whole cluster semi-carbonic in order to get a plethora of interesting aromatics and flavors, while limiting skin contact time, pressing off mid fermentation and then finishing the fermentation as the juice.
After fermentation was complete the wine was briefly settled in neutral French oak and then hand bottled in December of that same vintage to maintain its youthful expression.
The personality of this wine was unique to anything I have made before and it became clear to me during harvest that this was the perfect time to make a reality out of a long talked about collaboration with my dear friend Dara Weyna, thus the art label series was born.
The timing of this label could not have been more perfect, both Dara and her artwork bring happiness to even the toughest of times and for most of us, 2020 was just that. Visit her website Dara Weyna to see more of the works of art that this amazing woman creates.
As I wrote on the back label, this is my winemaking version of a silver lining, beauty can come out of a situation that was 100% a whole cluster.
Onward Wines 2020 Carignane Sparkling Rosé ~ Whole Cluster Press (750mL Bottle)
This is a sparkling Carignane rosé loaded with vibrant fruit and refreshing bubbles. Aromas of fresh plum, cranberry and white nectarine combine with exotic hints of candied orange rind, while gaining added tension from the mineral undertones.
The Onward Sparkling Carignane Rosé is the result of a whole cluster press intentional rose program.
The Carignane was picked when it had layers of flavors, supporting both ripe notes and lively acid. The wine was fermented in stainless steal and held in a bright tank to maintain the sparkle and then both bottled and canned.
These vines are from Hawkeye Ranch in Mendocino Redwood Valley and they sustainable, organically and fish friendly certified. This vineyard is owned and farmed by the Johnsons, who are 5th generation growers and incredible stewards of the land and long time growing partners of Onward Wines.
The personality of this wine is reminiscent of pure joy, yet it is mysterious and unique, making it a perfect pairing to be part of the Onward Art Label Series sharing anther special piece of artwork created by Dara Weyna. This beautiful painting hangs on my kids bedroom wall and it has been adding joy to our lives for years, we are honored to share it with you in this new form!
Onward Wines 2020 Carignane Sparkling Rosé ~ Whole Cluster Press (250mL Can)
This is a sparkling Carignane rosé loaded with vibrant fruit and refreshing bubbles. Aromas of fresh plum, cranberry and white nectarine combine with exotic hints of candied orange rind, while gaining added tension from the mineral undertones.
The Onward Sparkling Carignane Rosé is the result of a whole cluster press intentional rose program.
The Carignane was picked when it had layers of flavors, supporting both ripe notes and lively acid. The wine was fermented in stainless steal and held in a bright tank to maintain the sparkle and then both bottled and canned.
These vines are from Hawkeye Ranch in Mendocino Redwood Valley and they sustainable, organically and fish friendly certified. This vineyard is owned and farmed by the Johnsons, who are 5th generation growers and incredible stewards of the land and long time growing partners of Onward Wines.
The personality of this wine is remenesent of pure joy, yet it is mysterius and unique, making it a perfect pairing to be part of the Onward Art Label Series sharing anther piece of artwork created by Dara Weyna.
Art label Series
As far as the art series goes, expect the unexpected, she will bring surprises of all types: rare creatures, one offs, unusual treats, each time sharing a new piece of beautiful art created by an artist whom I treasure.