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

SPINDLE 2022

Spindle is a red wine produced with a spontaneous coferment of 75% whole cluster Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% crushed/destemmed Merlot, grown at Sannino and Vivano Vineyards respectively, in Cutchogue on the North Fork of Long Island. Harvested in autumn of ‘22, it underwent a long maceration and fermentation in stainless steel, even longer maturation in neutral oak casks, and substantial conditioning in the bottle to arrive at a peak of drinkability today. Aromas of chocolate, fig, and dark fruits foreshadow a robust palate of black cherry and graphite with perfectly balanced acidity and tannin. A triumph of Physica’s young and evolving natural wine skillset! (11% ABV)

SPINDLE 2022

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

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)

SPRITZ (PIQUETTE)

ON SITE (PIQUETTE)

This smashable, sparkling piquette is made by a second steeping of whole-cluster Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, And Merlot grapes grown on the North Fork of Long Island. It was spontaneously fermented and no sulfites were added. (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)