Florez Wines Edelzwicker 2023

Wine Type: White (Alsatian-style field blend)
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750mL
Grape Varieties: Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat 
Appellation: Santa Cruz Mountains (California)
Country: United States
Region: California – Santa Cruz Mountains
Producer: Florez Wines
Winemaker: Luke Florez
Vineyard: Organically farmed, cool-climate hillside vineyards influenced by Pacific breezes
Soil: Marine sediment and sandy loam
Farming: Certified Organic; minimal intervention
Alcohol: 12%
Fermentation: Native yeasts; co-fermented in stainless steel and neutral oak; aged on lees; bottled unfined, unfiltered, minimal SO₂

Tasting Note:
The 2023 Edelzwicker is Florez’s vibrant take on the traditional Alsatian field blend. Aromas of white peach, lychee, citrus zest, and jasmine lead into a lively palate of stone fruit, citrus, and subtle spice. Crisp acidity and a mineral backbone balance its aromatic generosity, finishing dry, fresh, and lightly textured from lees contact. Energetic and playful, it’s a natural white blend made for seafood, spicy dishes, or casual sipping with friends.

About the Producer:
Florez Wines, founded by Luke Florez in Santa Cruz, champions natural winemaking from organically farmed vineyards. His wines emphasize freshness, minimal intervention, and a sense of place, bridging California fruit with Old World sensibility. The Edelzwicker is a joyful homage to Alsace, reimagined through a coastal California lens.