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Donkey & Goat Fiano Mokelumne River California 2024
Vintage Character
From the sandy soils of the Mokelumne River AVA, the 2024 Donkey & Goat Fiano beautifully captures the unique intersection of Californian sunshine and Italian heritage. The 2024 growing season was marked by moderate, steady heat, allowing this late-ripening variety to develop full aromatic complexity while retaining its vital natural acidity. The vineyard's deep, well-draining sandy loam soils, cooled by afternoon delta breezes, impart a distinctive saline mineral edge that defines the wine's character.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, this natural white wine reveals enticing aromas of yellow peach, lemon zest, and white flowers, layered with subtle beeswax and crushed stone. The medium-bodied palate delivers a textured, slightly creamy mouthfeel from lees aging, balanced by vibrant acidity and a persistent, saline-tinged finish. It pairs exceptionally well with grilled sea bass drizzled with lemon-herb oil or Vietnamese summer rolls.
Winery Background
Established in 2004 by Tracey and Jared Brandt in Berkeley, Donkey & Goat is a pioneer of California's urban natural winemaking movement. Trained in the Rhône Valley under Eric Texier, the Brandts champion low-intervention techniques, employing foot-treading, wild yeast fermentations, and aging in neutral oak vessels with minimal sulfur additions. Their commitment to sustainably farmed vineyards makes them a benchmark producer for pure, transparent, and vibrant artisanal wines.
From the sandy soils of the Mokelumne River AVA, the 2024 Donkey & Goat Fiano beautifully captures the unique intersection of Californian sunshine and Italian heritage. The 2024 growing season was marked by moderate, steady heat, allowing this late-ripening variety to develop full aromatic complexity while retaining its vital natural acidity. The vineyard's deep, well-draining sandy loam soils, cooled by afternoon delta breezes, impart a distinctive saline mineral edge that defines the wine's character.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, this natural white wine reveals enticing aromas of yellow peach, lemon zest, and white flowers, layered with subtle beeswax and crushed stone. The medium-bodied palate delivers a textured, slightly creamy mouthfeel from lees aging, balanced by vibrant acidity and a persistent, saline-tinged finish. It pairs exceptionally well with grilled sea bass drizzled with lemon-herb oil or Vietnamese summer rolls.
Winery Background
Established in 2004 by Tracey and Jared Brandt in Berkeley, Donkey & Goat is a pioneer of California's urban natural winemaking movement. Trained in the Rhône Valley under Eric Texier, the Brandts champion low-intervention techniques, employing foot-treading, wild yeast fermentations, and aging in neutral oak vessels with minimal sulfur additions. Their commitment to sustainably farmed vineyards makes them a benchmark producer for pure, transparent, and vibrant artisanal wines.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryDonkey & Goat
Grape VarietiesFiano
WinemakerTracey & Jared Brandt
CountryUSA
Expert Rating—
RegionCalifornia
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionMokelumne River
Alcohol Level12.0
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
Golden Gate Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$433
HK$433
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