Michael Cooper is the winemaker at Vinos del Viento. A native to Southern California he moved to Spain 20 years to follow his heart. Along his journey he became enamored with Garnacha. Vinos del Viento has always been about exploring and expressing the variety of Terroirs and varietals in his new home, Aragon, and its neighbor Catalonia. He has recently established his own winery after years of making wine throughout the region in other people's facilities. With a base in Campo de Borja, he has started to focus his attention there, with its old bush vines that are dry farmed. He farms organically with some biodynamic principles and sources fruit from others who do the same. His wines are always expressive, true to their place and varietal but there is a little bit of California to them, just a little more accessible, and a lot of fun. Amber refers to the color of this “Orange” wine. It is a blend of Muscat d’Alexandria, Garnacha Blanca, and Macabeu. The fruit is organically grown, fermentation is done with native yeasts and with minimal intervention. The wine spent 30 days in contact with the grape skins. This could be an “Orange” wine for everyone, the secret is the Muscat. The bold fruit and floral tones of the varietal bring a familiar accessibility to the wild spice and texture of the wine. The other varietals bring a freshness and length to the wines. Wild and textural enough for the die-hards, accessible for the curious and reasonably priced as well.