Page 24 - Grapevine July-August 2015
P. 24
In The Winery
percent Cinsault that was aged in a combination of researched cans, it just seemed right. Technically,
partial new French and American oak. When asked it should be a better storage vessel than bottles
about the name, Jones explained, “Everything with since no light is transferred. “ While Jones said it’s
Field Recordings is very factual. We have no fancy too early to judge whether the wines will be a suc-
story... just names, dates and people. Fiction Red cess, he did note that both the Fiction White and
is our multi-vineyard blend we do each year. The the Fiction Pink sold out at the winery in 10 days.
juice is a real crowd pleaser. It’s a mix of vineyards Jones’ next project is a new line of varietal wine
that will change from season to season. We thought cans called Alloy Wine Works. Watch for it before
Fact or FICTION was fitting.” the end of this year.
Ever the innovator, Jones has taken tradition- Jones also produces a line of wines called
al winemaking a step farther by introducing his Wonderwall (Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays) from
Fiction wines in 500 ml cans. “There were a lot the Spanish Springs Vineyard in Pismo Beach, CA,
of factors that went into doing cans, but really we a vineyard he worked on for three years, and he col-
just wanted to keep pushing things and trying new laborates with winemaker Curt Schalchlin (owner
things,” Jones told the Grapevine Magazine. “As I of Sans Liege Winery) to make Cane and Fable
Page 22 The Grapevine • July - August 2015 877-892-5332
