Winiemaker balanced on some barrels holding a glass of white wine.
A vineyard hillside, a bright blue sky with some white clouds in the background
Winiemaker balanced on some barrels holding a glass of white wine.
A vineyard hillside, a bright blue sky with some white clouds in the background

Loop de Loop 'Alpine White'

$25.00

Underwood Mountain > Columbia Gorge > WA

White Blend, 2023

This aromatic and refreshing white co-ferment of Riesling, Gewurz, Chard, and Gruner is a testament to the viticultural ethos of the special terroir on Underwood Mountain. This wine is citrus-y, zippy, and boasts a lovely texture from aging on its lees. Fermented dry with wild yeasts and bottled unfined and unfiltered, it delivers a touch of salinity on the finish that perfectly captures the character of its volcanic, wind-swept, and spectacular home of origin. Julia’s love of place and craft are highly present in this must-try high elevation gem. Organically farmed.

Underwood Mountain > Columbia Gorge > WA

White Blend, 2023

This aromatic and refreshing white co-ferment of Riesling, Gewurz, Chard, and Gruner is a testament to the viticultural ethos of the special terroir on Underwood Mountain. This wine is citrus-y, zippy, and boasts a lovely texture from aging on its lees. Fermented dry with wild yeasts and bottled unfined and unfiltered, it delivers a touch of salinity on the finish that perfectly captures the character of its volcanic, wind-swept, and spectacular home of origin. Julia’s love of place and craft are highly present in this must-try high elevation gem. Organically farmed.

Grape: Unspecified blend of Riesling, Gruner, Chardonnay, and Gewurz.

ABV: 12.5%

The Story: Loop de Loop's Light Anthology Vineyard, a 9-acre organically and regeneratively farmed site planted in 2001, is now farmed by winemaker Julia Bailey-Gulstine, along with her husband Scott. Situated above 1250 feet in elevation, the vineyard's east-facing 20-30 degree slope provides an ideal exposure for capturing, in this case, the energy of cool-climate loving Riesling, but they also grow Pinot, Chard, and Gruner. Julia is an absolute gem, and her wines are evocative of the very special place that is the Columbia Gorge AVA.

Personality: bright aromatic, citrus-y, and saline - what’s not to love in this perfectly balanced and refreshingly delicious white blend.

Harmony: Pair this bright and textured white with fresh seafood, from raw oysters to a delicate crudo, or with a creamy risotto featuring spring vegetables.