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from the Vineyard

to the Cellar

to the Sea

"Turning Tide Wines was founded on the belief that how you farm is as important as how you make wine. Rooted in California's Central Coast and committed to organic and sustainable practices, we craft balanced, expressive wines deeply connected to the land, the ocean, and the people who gather around the bottle."
~ Alisa Jacobson (AJ), Founder & Winemaker

Turning Tide Philosophy

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The ocean is our most constant companion. It moderates the heat, rolls in the fog, and gives our grapes the slow, unhurried ripening where complexity begins. Harvesting at naturally lower sugar levels means lower alcohol wines — leaving room for the more delicate aromas and nuanced flavors to come forward, creating wines that truly come alive with every sip.

 

"I'm a farmer at heart and an ocean enthusiast by nature. Time spent on the water reminds me how interconnected everything is. You can't separate the wine from the world it comes from." - AJ

 

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