Scythians, California Palomino 2022

Scythians is a new venture from Raj Parr, one of America’s top sommeliers and natural winemakers. Raj is prolific, with multiple projects across California and Oregon. Scythians, however, is unique. Located in Los Angeles, the focus is on restoring old, heritage vineyards and highlighting the grape varieties that once thrived here in Southern California. This white is made entirely from palomino, a grape typically turned into Sherry in southern Spain. In Raj’s hands, the 110 year-old vines make a salty, concentrated, textured white wine.

Tastes like: Lemon zest, chamomile, ginger.

How to drink: Cold with grilled fish, olives, or anything with anchovies.