Hammerling Wines "Sunflower Sutra" Extra Brut Sparkling Wine, California 2023
Josh Hammerling, started working in cellars, vineyards and tasting rooms in Washington State in 2014. Many low-intervention experiments in friendsā garages led to a fascination with classic and experimental expressions of sparkling wine. He now has his own tasting room in Berkley and has been featured in theĀ New York Times,Ā The SF Chronicle,Ā andĀ Punch Magazine.Ā This is his flagship sparkling blend made from grapes grown across California.
"Oyster Shell. Preserved Lemon. Honey Crisp Apple. Golden Raspberry." - Josh, Winemaker
About Hammerling Wines
Hammerling Wines was founded in 2018. The goal of the project is to explore cool-climate California vineyards along the coast through the lens of low-intervention sparkling wine.
Our winemaker and founder, Josh Hammerling, started working in cellars, vineyards and tasting rooms in Washington State in 2014. Many low-intervention experiments in friendsā garages led to a fascination with classic and experimental expressions of sparkling wine. In 2017 he moved to Berkeley to work for Broc Cellars and Donkey and Goat while he got his project off the ground. He settled on Berkeley for his winery to take advantage of its proximity to the Central Coast to the south and Mendocino to the north. Itās the ideal location for sourcing fruit from distinctive, responsibly farmed vineyards.
