winery

LOTIS Wines

Sonoma County, United States

Philosophy

Native fermentation without fining or filtration; minimal oak intervention. Each wine pursues transparent expression of site: the vine conducts minerals from cool-climate terroir to bottle with precision and restraint.

Reputation

Lindsey Otis, trained at UC Davis and seasoned through harvests in France, New Zealand, and Australia, established LOTIS in 2019 as her own creative expression after years at Williams Selyem and Big Basin Vineyards. Based in Sebastopol, the house sources from organically and sustainably farmed vineyard sites across Mendocino and Carneros, guided by principles of purity and profound respect for land.

AllocationMicro-negoce designation based on sourcing from multiple sites rather than owned vineyard holdings; no specific certification body certifications found despite claim of organic farming—sources describe as 'organically and sustainably farmed' but vineyard certifications not verified by independent regulatory bodies. Skurnik Wines confirmed as US importer/distributor with national reach. Founded year 2019 verified from multiple sources. No production volume, hectare holdings, or specific certifications documented in available sources. Sparse data on pairing applications and cross-producer comparables—only Bedrock Wine Company mentioned in nearby results with comparable approach. Female-owned/operated venture. Home base: Sebastopol, CA. Languages on producer site and labels: English only.

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