Along California’s sunlit coast, where ocean fog drifts inland over rolling vineyards, the 2022 Las Jaras crafts a wine that feels like a day by the sea, bright, free, and full of life. ‘Waves’ White is their ode to effortless pleasure, blending coastal energy with winemaking integrity. It’s a wine born for the rhythm of summer: pure sunlight in motion, bottled with soul and precision.
Product Details
- Grape Varieties: Chenin Blanc, Albariño, Vermentino (percentages vary by vintage)
- ABV: 12%
- Residual Sugar: Dry
- Total Acidity: 6.1 g/L
Sensory Description
The Las Jaras ‘Waves’ White bursts with aromas of white peach, lime zest, and orange blossom, layered with hints of sea spray and crushed stone. On the palate, it’s sleek and vibrant notes of Meyer lemon, nectarine, and saline minerality unfold in waves, balanced by supple texture and a long, mouthwatering finish. Light yet complex, it embodies the grace and freshness of California’s coastal terroir.
Winemaker’s Background
Founded by winemaker Joel Burt and comedian-turned-wine visionary Eric Wareheim, Las Jaras is a California winery renowned for crafting wines that are balanced, vibrant, and joyful. Guided by a philosophy of low intervention and respect for the land, they focus on expressing California’s natural beauty through texture and energy rather than power. The ‘Waves’ series reflects their lighter side, easy-drinking yet deeply authentic wines designed for shared moments and everyday celebration.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 8–10°C (46–50°F). Its crisp acidity and ocean-kissed minerality make it a perfect match for oysters, ceviche, or grilled fish tacos. It also pairs beautifully with fresh goat cheese, citrus salads, or summer vegetables drizzled with olive oil and sea salt.
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly charming, Las Jaras ‘Waves’ White is California’s coastal breeze captured in a glass, a reminder that great wine can be both serious and full of joy, made for savoring life’s most spontaneous moments.
