Hovik Wines

Hovik Wines is a small natural wine project based in Richmond, CA.

As a first-generation Armenian-American, I draw inspiration from my ancestors -- among the first to make wine thousands of years ago. With fermentation and time, the humble grape can evoke disparate sensations and flavors, like tension, umami or minerality. My goal is to usher fruit through this process to express something noble and fun.

I work with organic and biodynamic vineyards located primarily in Redwood Valley, the Sierra Foothills, and Lodi.

Less is more when it comes to winemaking. I employ native yeast fermentations, practice minimal intervention (no added SO2 at any point, no fining/filtering), and treat the wines as gently as possible (with no racking or pumping during élevage). Wines are left to age in neutral vessels as long as needed.

Nearly every step, from harvesting to bottling to disgorging, is done by hand.

Information

Domain Name:
Hovik Wines
Winemaker's Name:
John Semerdjian
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellations:
Sierra Foothills AVA (Cabernet Franc), Redwood Valley AVA (Zinfandel), Clement Hills AVA in Lodi, Solano County Green Valley AVA
Grape varieties:
Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Albariño, French Colombard