Organic Pisco is Smooth!

We currently produce a certified organic California-Style Pisco. Pisco originated in Peru and was a very popular spirit in San Francisco in the mid 1800s. Our Pisco is a clear grape spirit made from Muscat and Thomson Seedless. It is an ingredient in traditional cocktails such as the Pisco Sour and Pisco Punch, as well as novel combinations such as the Pisco Tropical featured at San Francisco restaurants Heaven’s Dog and Slanted Door. Starting this year our Pisco will be the first Demeter Certified Biodynamic® California-Style Pisco to be bottled.

Marian Farms Biodynamic

Marian Farms differentiates their grapes by using biodynamic agricultural practices and by hand picking their grapes to perfection. Since grapes are a berry they do not continue to ripen once they are harvested. Marian Farms takes care to harvest them when they are at their sweetest, and ensures that the customer receives ripe, full and attractive clusters. The grapes are picked when they are a translucent green-yellow or have a golden-amber color. Marian Farms’ grapes are also unique in that they are not treated with Gibberellic acid or “gibbed”, as most grapes are in both the organic and conventional markets. Gibberellic acid-3 is a commercially produced plant growth regulator (i.e. growth hormone) which is sprayed on seedless grapes to increase grape size and yield. Marian Farms believes that grapes should be eaten in their naturally delicious state, as they were when William Thompson introduced this now popular variety to California. Unlike other grapes on the market, Marian Farms believes biodynamic practices contribute to the rejuvenation of one’s spirit, body and soul. Pack: Grapes are packed in earth-friendly paper tote bags, each holding approximately 2+ lbs. There are 7 totes to a case – approximately 17 lbs per case. To ensure high quality, all of our grapes are picked to order and shipped ASAP in refrigerated trucks. Seasonal Availability: August – September Organic Pisco