Semina Cortese Skin Contact Fox Hill Vineyard Mendocino 2025

Semina Wines is a small California producer focused on minimal-intervention winemaking and organically farmed vineyards. Fruit from Fox Hill Vineyard in Mendocino benefits from cool Pacific influences, allowing grapes to develop vibrant acidity and complex aromatics. Native yeast fermentations and gentle handling produce expressive wines that showcase both variety and site.

A lively skin-contact white with aromas of apricot, orange peel, quince, chamomile, and dried herbs. The palate is textured yet energetic, offering flavors of stone fruit, citrus zest, and tea-like tannins balanced by refreshing acidity and a savory mineral finish.

• Grape: Cortese
• Body: Medium-bodied
• Style: Skin-contact ("orange wine")
• Acidity: Bright
• Texture: Light tannins with a silky mouthfeel
• Pairing: Aged cheeses, roasted vegetables, grilled seafood, Middle Eastern cuisine, and charcuterie.

ORGANIC. NATURAL. MINIMAL INTERVENTION.