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Gratitude, Rest & Renewal + Shop Groundstar-Grown Wines for the Holidays
- Chiara Shannon
- Nov 27
- 4 min read
Updated: 7 days ago
While the vineyard settles into winter renewal, we turn inward to gratitude—and outward to share the season’s Groundstar-grown wines. Read on for inspiration and curated links to stock your cellar for the holidays and beyond.
A Season of Gratitude, Rest & Renewal
As the calendar turns and the vines at Groundstar Vineyard begin their winter pause, we find ourselves in a season of quiet gratitude and meaningful transition. This year has been one of firsts — full of intention and rooted in our belief that when the land thrives, the resulting wines reflect that vitality, clarity, and sense of place.
Our First Biodynamic 500: A Milestone Moment
One significant milestone this year: we’ve just initiation our first Biodynamic 500 preparation — a foundational element of Biodynamic farming. For those unfamiliar, the 500 prep is a special cow-horn compost mixture buried through the winter months, then applied as a spray in the growing season to awaken soil life and strengthen root vitality. It’s a ritual of rest and renewal, a nod to ancestral farming wisdom, and a natural extension of our regenerative viticulture ethos.
Gratitude for the Groundstar Team
We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us in this process, bringing curiosity, intention, and good energy to the work. A special thank-you to Jordan Lonborg, our regenerative and biodynamic advisor, for guiding us step by step and helping us honor the tradition with care and understanding. We also thank our employees,and Jeff Newton and the team at Coastal Vineyard Care for an incredible year of dedication and hard work.
With this first 500 preparation nestled cozily in the earth, we feel the land settling into winter rest — quietly preparing for the unseen work of life beneath the surface.
Make it Groundstar-Grown for the Holidays
Meanwhile, as our vines lie dormant, we shift our human energy inward: to gatherings with family and friends, to fireside reflections, to the simple joy of slowing down. At Groundstar, we believe that stewardship includes the land and the people.
We are deeply grateful for the winemakers who transform our grapes into expression — carrying forward a year’s worth of sun, soil, sweat, and soul into thoughtful, small-production wines that reflect Groundstar’s energy and place. It is a privilege to see our vineyard’s name on so many distinctive bottles, each one a collaboration and a unique voice of the Sta. Rita Hills.
The holidays call us to gather, share, and savor — and what better way than through wines made by winemakers who share our values of community, craftsmanship, and care for the land?
Read on to discover a selection of Groundstar-Grown wines for your holiday table and gift list. We invite you to explore, connect, and shop...with a very special —and sparkling —announcement below...
Story of Soil
Winemaker Jessica Gasca of Story of Soil creates minimal-intervention, single-vineyard wines that reflect purity of fruit and place, including three Groundstar-grown wines: Pinot Noir, Grenache, and Syrah (coming soon).
Explore the current offering online and follow on Instagram @storyofsoilwine.
Native Bloom Winery
Winemaker Natalie Albertson of Native Bloom Winery based in Ventura, CA, crafts vibrant, naturally expressive wines with a signature sense of freedom and energy, including beautifully wild Groundstar releases of chillable red and refreshing rose -- perfect for year-round entertaining.
Click below to explore the current offering online and follow on Instagram @nativeblooomwinery.
Ashkahn Wines
Ashkahn brings thoughtful artistry and depth to Groundstar fruit, and his recently released Groundstar Vineyard "Pommard" Pinot Noir -- harvested from a special section of Pommard clone vines in the heart of Groundstar vineyard -- is no exception. We love the colorful pomegranate label, which sets a perfect tone for the ripe, velvety and enchanting expression of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir to follow. Only one barrel produced!
Click below to explore the current offering online and follow on Instagram @ashkahnwines.
Gogi Wines (Kurt Russel)
Since its first vintage in 2008, GoGi Wines -- founded by the actor Kurt Russel -- has produced expressive, Burgundian-inspired Pinot Noir that balance elegance and personality from our vineyard, and the partnership continues. Kurt Russell and his winemaking collaborators bring a thoughtful, hands-on approach to every vintage, shaping approachable yet refined wines that reflect both craft and character.
Click below to explore the current offering online and follow on Instagram @gogiwines.
Coming Soon...
Groundstar Blanc de Noirs ✦
Our first official sparkling release is on deck! Made by Norm Yost (Flying Goat Cellars), this 2019 vintage Blanc de Noirs is 100% Groundstar Pinot Noir, produced by traditional method with secondary fermentation in bottle and extended aging in the cellar. Its fantastic (trust us!) and soon will be available for subscribers only.
Join the list — and be ready when the corks fly!
We are also honored to work with talented producers listed below as partners, collaborators, and friends. Follow the links to explore their offerings too, and keep an eye out for future Groundstar Vineyard releases!
From all of us at Groundstar Vineyard, thank you for being part of this journey. May your holidays be full of joy, rest, and the gentle hum of life recharging beneath the surface. We look forward to gathering and growing together in the year ahead.
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