Description
Deriving its name from the heritages of its two founders, Union Sacré Winery is: “Inspired by Alsace. Rooted in California.” Founded in 2013 by two long-time friends from different continents, Xavier Arnaudin, is a WSET certified, oenology degree holding ex-boxer from France, and Philip Muzy, a self-taught, free-spirited designer from Michigan. Xavier has worked as cellar master or assistant winemaker for some of the Central Coast’s most luminous wineries, including Sans Liege, Arcadian and Herman Story. Philip worked at Proof Wine Collective before assuming the role of creative director at Herman Story and Desparada. Between the two of them, they have over 35 years of experience working in Central Coast wineries.
Union Sacré is focused on elegant, table-ready, single vineyard, monovarietal wines. The winery is in Tin City, an evolving industrial makers’ market nestled amongst the oaks in Paso Robles. Tin City is also home to several wine, craft beer and small batch spirits producers.
100% Pinot Blanc from the Oasis Vineyard. The grapes were hand-sorted and completely destemmed with skin contact overnight. Pressed the next day, cold crash at 50°F for 16 hours. Racked from lees and native yeast fermented in a temperature-controlled stainless-steel tank. Absolutely no additions. Aged in concrete and stainless steel for six months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Fruity aromas of white-fleshed orchard fruit and citrus blossoms. The palate is delicately layered with flavors of Asian pear, cantaloupe, yellow watermelon and white peach. Beautiful texture with a pleasant weightiness from the skin contact. The finish is long and juicy, with nicely balanced acidity and a touch of lemon pith.
