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Populis

Shaunt Oungoulian & Diego Roig

Populis Sauvignon Blanc

Populis Sauvignon Blanc

100% Sauvignon Blanc from two vineyards in Mendocino County. Fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, with a small proportion of fermented on the skins.

Populis Wabi Sabi White

Populis Wabi Sabi White

A blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, French Colombard, Pinot Blanc, and Muscat all sourced from sites in Mendocino. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur.

Populis Macerated Chardonnay

Populis Macerated Chardonnay

100% Chardonnay from 3 separate vineyards in Redwood Valley and Mendocino County; a combination of direct press and skin maceration.

Populis Rosé

Populis Rosé

A blend of Carignan, Zinfandel, and Muscat sourced from three different vineyards in Mendocino County.

Populis Reversée

Populis Reversée

A blend of Carignane, Zinfandel, Colombard, and Grenache from Mendocino County. Each variety was fermented separately, with short skin contact and/or carbonic maceration to produce a light and juicy style.

Populis Wabi-Sabi Red

Populis Wabi-Sabi Red

About

Owners & winemakers: Shaunt Oungoulian & Diego Roig
Vineyards: Purchased fruit from multi-generational growers
Vineyard management: Organic and dry-farmed
Grapes grown: Sauvignon Blanc, Carignan, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, French Colombard, Muscat, Chardonnay, Barbera, Pinot Blanc,

Quick facts:

  • Shaunt and Diego make both the Les Lunes and Populis wines: the Populis wines are more youthful, fruit-forward, and playful.
  • They called this line “Populis” because it’s meant to be “wine for the people!”–delicious, honest, and affordable.
  • Their “production facility” is literally the basement of Shaunt’s parents’ house.
  • The only addition during the winemaking process is a small amount of sulfur at bottling, only if needed.