Physica Wines by Grimm

Physica Wines

Physica Wines emerge organically from grapes that are carefully selected by our friends on the North Fork of Long Island.

Our process is ancient and low-tech; we employ whole-cluster spontaneous fermentations with skin and stem contact. We use zero added yeasts and zero added sulfites.

Physica is the experimental sister winery to Grimm Artisanal Ales. These projects are united by dedication to excellence: complex results that come from simple, quality ingredients, transfigured by fermentation.

SHADE 2022

One of the grape varietals that yields the best results grown on the North Fork of Long Island is Cabernet Franc. Shade is produced exclusively with Cab Franc grown at Michelangelo Vineyard. Round and generous with abundant blackberry, this purple-black full-bodied elixir offers just a hint of sweetness, some grippy tannin, and graphite. This still red wine is made by whole-cluster fermentation. The free-run juice was matured in a single neutral oak barrel for one year, and then conditioned in the bottle for another year. We used no added sulfites, exogenous yeasts or bacteria, filtration, or other interventions. (10.2% ABV)

SHADE 2022

PANACEA 2022

This is not your ordinary Pinot Noir. This new vintage of Panacea is the most funky and wild-tasting red we have on offer. Featuring high acidity and noticeable tannin, this is a lean and light natural brick-red wine that shows a slight prickle from ongoing brettanomyces fermentation in the bottle. We notice notes of cranberry, strawberry, leather, and earth. As usual for Physica Wines, this is made with a whole cluster maceration in full skin and stem contact, and uses no sulfites. Fully spontaneous fermentation with no added microbes. Aged in oak barrels for one year, and then in the bottle for an additional year. The pinot noir grapes were sourced from Michelangelo Vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island. (11.7% ABV)

PANACEA 2022

EARTHWORK 2023

Back by popular demand, Earthwork is our sparkling red wine blended from Merlot and Pinot Noir grapes grown and harvested on the North Fork of Long Island. Our 2023 vintage is abundant with red fruit character including flavors of blackberry, raspberry, cherry, and prune with background notes of baking spices and forest floor. It was naturally carbonated and conditioned in the bottle and is best served cold. (10.6% ABV)

EARTHWORK 2023

BIRTHSTONE (PIQUETTE)

A smashable, sparkling red piquette made by a second steeping of Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, and Merlot grapes. It will appeal to fans of our original piquette, Zip (now sold out). These grapes were selected from several vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island. It was spontaneously fermented by naturally occurring microbes on the skins of the grapes, and no sulfites were added whatsoever. (6.6% ABV)

BIRTHSTONE (PIQUETTE)

ON SITE (PIQUETTE)

This sparkling red piquette is made by a second steeping of whole-cluster Pinot Noir grown biodynamically at Macari Vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island. It glows with a beautiful hue and shows appealing characteristics of freshly cut ripe strawberry. If people look to Pinot to enjoy a red wine that is lean and light, this goes even further in that direction and glugs like a pilsner. Fantastically refreshing! (5.8% ABV)

ON SITE (PIQUETTE)

SKYLIGHT 2023

Sparkling skin contact wine made by whole cluster maceration and spontaneous fermentation of Long Island-grown Riesling, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc from a mix of vineyards. Matured 9 months in neutral oak barrels. No added sulfites, yeasts, bacteria, filtration, chaptalization. (10.7% ABV)

SKYLIGHT 2023

OUR SECRET 2023

Sparkling skin contact wine made by whole cluster maceration and spontaneous fermentation of biodynamic Chardonnay grown at Macari Vineyard in Mattituck, NY. Matured in neutral oak barrels. No added sulfites, yeasts, bacteria, filtration, chaptalization. (10.9% ABV)

OUR SECRET 2023

MAGIC MOUNTAIN 2023

Magic Mountain, our sparkling skin-contact Gewurztraminer, flaunts the naturally exquisite and sumptuous flavors of of the Gewurtztraminer grape with bright acidity and intense aromatics of passion fruit, lychee, candied kumquat, and mandarin orange. An entrancing rosy peach color results from extended skin-contact, and natural carbonation in the bottle yields a delightfully spritzy effervescence. (9.2% ABV)

MAGIC MOUNTAIN 2023

GLOSSOLALIA (PIQUETTE)

Glossolalia is made with a second use of our Riesling grapes and then dry hopped with Motueka hops from New Zealand. Refreshing with notes of lychee and lime zest, Glossolalia sits at the intersection of wild ale and natural wine. And for the first time we’re releasing the piquette in a can, to emphasize this piquette’s casual drinkability. Stay tuned for details on the other piquette we are releasing this weekend! (7% ABV)

GLOSSOLALIA (PIQUETTE)

SPRITZ (PIQUETTE)

Spritz is a delicate, sparkling piquette made by a second steeping of whole-cluster Chardonnay grapes grown biodynamically by Macari Wines on the North Fork of Long Island. Like all of our wines and piquettes, it is spontaneously fermented and no sulfites were added. Spritz offers the rustic sophistication of a natural orange chard in a sleek, lower-alcohol package. With notes of pear, apple, honeysuckle and steel, it has bright and balanced acidity and is dry on the palate with just a hint of grippy tannin. (7% ABV)