Us vs. Them

Wine Details for 2024 Us vs. Them, White Wine, California

Variety: 78% Albariño, 13% Sémillon, 7% Gewürztraminer, 2% Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage: 2024

Wine Style: Dry white

Bottle Format: 750 ml

Winemaker: Bertus van Zyl

Production Details

Fermentation Vessel: Stainless

Fermentation Details: Cold soak

Malolactic Fermentation: No

Technical Information

Alcohol Content: 12.7

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Light gold

Aromatics: Orange blossom, lime zest, and green apple, layered with exotic notes of guava, pineapple, and a hint of floral spice from the Gewürztraminer.

Palate and Structure: Peach and tropical fruit collide with a sharp, saline minerality and a playful Jolly Rancher sweetness on the finish.

Serving Suggestions

Ageing Potential: 2030

Serving Temperature: Chilled

Food Pairings: Fish tacos with mango salsa, Thai green curry, spicy ceviche, or New York street-style pretzels with hot mustard.

Brand Positioning: The Line is Drawn. Forget subtlety and back-room handshakes. This is not that. Us vs. Them is a high-voltage statement poured straight from the Golden State, hitting like a fresh tag on clean concrete or a legendary courtside showdown. Built on the crisp, saline-driven energy of Albariño, the blend cuts through the noise with kinetic precision. Sémillon brings weight and texture, Gewürztraminer adds conscious grit and exotic spice, and Sauvignon Blanc delivers the sharp, citrus-laced snap that keeps everything moving. This isn’t just a wine. It’s raw authority, unapologetic and loud, is made for those who refuse to play by the rules.

Story: In the cellar, restraint is the flex. Cold-settled fermentation keeps aromatics sharp and vivid. Albariño and Sauvignon Blanc stay in stainless steel to preserve energy, clarity, and mineral snap, while Sémillon and Gewürztraminer see a touch of neutral oak to build texture without dulling the fruit. Extended lees contact adds mid-palate swagger and rhythmic flow, balancing aggressive coastal acidity. Low-intervention and unapologetically honest, this wine lets the dirt speak.