Playlist’s Song Pairing:
Feather was released in 2005 as part of the second studio album Modal Soul by Japanese producer Seba Jun better known by his stage name Nujabes. The album has since been enshrined in the canon of classic hip-hop.
While he is usually referenced as a hip-hop producer, he blends such disparate influences that it nearly become a one-of-a-kind sound transcending all musical, physical or temporal boundaries.
Feather’s piano sample from Yusef Lateef’s 1961 track perfectly captures this essence. As the notes rise and fall over the smooth hiphop beats, it creates the perfect companion to this Es Okay bottle. It’s magic as both wine and music producers break the rules in all the right ways.
Es Okay’s
Skin Contact Pinot Gris
Source: Es Okay
Region: California, USA
Vintage: 2018
Grapes: Pinot Gris
Color: Orange
According to wine producer Mike Lucia, there is no rule that says wine made from serious fruit has to be taken seriously. Drinking should be pleasurable - whether crushing rosé on a patio or undermining a co-worker’s supposedly fancy bottle selection at the office party by showing up with a juicy red that begs to be consumed - the bottom line is that you don’t need to overthink tasty.
This skin-contact/orange wine is as fun as its branding. Floral notes with a taste of stone fruit and citrus, this year's vintage is an amazing blend - an immediate addition to our party wine list. You have our permission to crush this wine. Go ahead, es okay!
