Assiduous Wines

Assiduous Wines, based in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is a winery known for its single vineyard/single variety wines made with minimal intervention in the cellar. Winemaker Keegan Mayo, who farms organically and has worked extensively in the region, creates wines that showcase the unique characteristics of each site. The winery's philosophy is centered around allowing the terroir to shine through in each glass, rather than manipulating the wine to fit a specific style. Mayo's background includes stints at Testarossa Winery and Church Road Winery in New Zealand, where he honed his skills before returning to his hometown of Santa Cruz to establish Assiduous Wines. The winery sources grapes from several vineyards in the region, including Regan Vineyard, which is mentioned specifically in relation to the 2019 Pinot Gris. This wine, described as "vivacious" with minerality and crisp pear-apple-peach qualities, pairs well with a variety of foods, according to Mayo. The winery's labels often feature themes inspired by the vineyard, region, or style of each varietal, such as the seaweed motif on the Pinot Gris label, which reflects the oceanic influence on the Santa Cruz Mountains' terroir.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.