Field Recordings About Time Organic Merlot 2023 is a distinctive organic red wine crafted by winemaker Andrew Jones from organically grown Merlot at Castoro Estate in Paso Robles, California. Produced with minimal intervention, the grapes undergo a gentle 14-day fermentation in open-top tanks before aging for five months in stainless steel and an additional five months in neutral oak. This approach preserves the wine's vibrant fruit character while adding subtle complexity. Medium-bodied and approachable, it offers fresh plum, blackberry, and tobacco leaf notes with silky tannins and balanced acidity, making it an excellent everyday Merlot. It pairs beautifully with pizza, pasta, burgers, roasted meats, mushroom dishes, and hard cheeses.