Flying Solo Grenache Blanc Viognier

The Flying Solo wine series from the Gayda winery focuses on the Mediterranean Grenache grape. This white wine is blended with Viognier. This series honors the pilots of the famous Aeropostale. Around 1920, they risked their lives delivering mail. They always flew alone and used the Moscow Tree as a landmark for their flight direction.

Traditional winemaking at Gayda

The Gayda winery's wine adventure began in 2004 when Tim Ford and Anthony Record joined forces with winemaker Vincent Chansault. They share a passion for traditional wines and combine this with innovation. They invest in the latest equipment and technology to ensure vinification and aging are carried out under optimal conditions. The grapes are grown in the diverse soils and climates of the Languedoc. These conditions allow the wines to mature perfectly and develop beautiful characteristics. Their passion for traditional grape varieties is paramount. They are grown as naturally as possible in the many different vineyards. All vineyards are farmed organically, and yields are kept low. Since the beginning, they have received numerous awards for their high-quality wines.

Hand-harvested Flying Solo Grenache Blanc Viognier

The base for this Flying Solo is the Grenache grape, comprising 85 percent, supplemented by 15 percent Viognier. Both grape varieties are planted on terraces in the Pays d'Oc region with calcareous clay soil. Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand, after which the grapes are transported to the winery in small 20-kilogram crates. Here, the grapes are hand-selected and slowly transferred to tanks using gravity. To ensure the individual character of each grape variety is fully expressed, they are vinified separately. The result is a fresh wine with beautiful aromas of tropical fruit and citrus. The taste is pure, full, yet elegant. The fruit is beautifully combined with balanced acidity. It has a distinct freshness and is very lively.