First Sight wines released February 1 are suited to the environmentally-conscious consumer
Paso Robles, California (February 6, 2024) — Ackley Brands announces the launch of First Sight, a new line of wines sourced from organic vineyards within the coveted Paso Robles AVA in California. Both the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2023 Sauvignon Blanc are CCOF-certified organic and Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certified.
First Sight wines are produced sustainably in a renowned California region, but still available at an affordable price point. The Paso Robles vineyards are farmed organically and with regenerative practices, and the farm utilizes solar power and electric equipment for vineyard work. Perfect for the environmentally conscious consumer, the First Sight Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc show that typicity and quality are available without compromising values, and that true transparency is possible in wine. The wines are suitable for everyday enjoyment, but complex and refined enough for a special occasion.
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon ($25) is made from vines growing at high elevation, receiving ample sun to achieve peak ripeness. The sunny 2022 growing season helped develop a deep tannic structure and complex aromas. Notes of cedar and vanilla from French and American oak complement pronounced black currant, boysenberry, and tobacco on the palate. A full-bodied wine that can be drunk without food, it will pair perfectly with date night meals such as barbacoa tacos, grilled portobello mushrooms, Chicago-style pizza, aged cheeses, or a flourless chocolate cake.
The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc ($20) is a classic California expression of the grape, with bright aromas of pear, lemon zest, and freshly cut grass. Pressed immediately and fermented and aged in stainless steel, the ripe Sauvignon Blanc fruit is weighty on the palate but retains mouthwatering acidity, offering a satisfying and clean finish. With notes of red grapefruit, honeysuckle and guava, the Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with sushi, spice-rubbed tilapia, fresh pasta with pesto, Panang curry, and herbaceous salads.
First Sight wines are bottled with sustainability and transparency in mind: in lighter glass, with no tin capsule, carbon-negative corks, and 100% post-consumer waste pulp for the labels. The labels are provided by GTREE™ paper that has been certified by the Forest Stewardship Council™. The glass bottles are 10% lighter than regular wine bottles, saving precious resources as well as making shipping them more fuel efficient. The VINC corks are micro-agglomerate technical corks that are guaranteed TCA-free and produced in a carbon-negative facility, ensuring the quality of wine and the sustainability of the packaging. Bottled with no foil, the wine growing and the packaging materials are as Earth-friendly as possible. First Sight wines are here to prove that you can drink good wine and be good to the planet, all without breaking the bank.
ABOUT ACKLEY BRANDS
Ackley Brands is a family-owned company based in Seattle, WA that owns and operates premium beverage brands throughout the Northwest. Driven by an ambitious and discerning team, Ackley Brands continues to launch origin-obsessed brands across the beverage category that undeniably reflect the regions and terroirs from which they hail. From the bustling metropolis of Seattle, Washington to the picturesque landscapes of Northern Italy, Ackley Brands is committed to curating innovation, blending time-honored brewing and winemaking practices with modern creativity. Learn more at ackleybrands.com.
