Bloom Phase Methode Sauvage / Iruai

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Color
Red
Format
Bottle 75cl
Year
2020
This 2020 natural red comes from the creative hands of Chad and Michelle Westbrook, known for crafting wines that capture the wild beauty of Northern California. Juicy, vibrant and full of life, it offers bright red fruit notes balanced by a touch of earthiness, making every sip feel both fresh and soulful. It’s a bottle that reflects passion and authenticity, perfect for sharing over good food and conversation. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at around 14–16°C, it reveals its true character when treated with care. A pure, expressive wine that invites you to slow down and savour the moment.
23.80 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

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Wine name: Bloom Phase

Vintage: Non-vintage style bottling, typically released from the current harvest year

Producer: Methode Sauvage / Iruai (Chase Renton), Etna, Siskiyou County, California

Grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah and Pinot Gris, roughly 45% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 20% Pinot Gris depending on the vintage

Region: California, United States

Appellation: Siskiyou County / Klamath Mountains, North Coast fruit sourcing

Winemaking: Whole-cluster direct press of the red varieties with the Pinot Gris, wild ferment in neutral oak and stainless steel, no fining, no filtration, minimal sulphur at bottling

Maceration: Very short, a few hours of skin contact on pressing, giving a pale extraction

Colour: Pale copper-pink with light amber glints

Nose: Wild strawberry, blood orange peel, white peach, dried herbs and a saline mineral edge

Palate: Dry and tense, crunchy red berry fruit, citrus zest, subtle spice and a chalky, savoury finish

Alcohol content: Around 12.5% vol

Soils: Volcanic, serpentine and decomposed granite mountain soils

Farming: Organic and sustainable practices, hand-harvested fruit

Ageing potential: Drink now to 3 years from the vintage

Food pairing: Grilled prawns, charcuterie, salmon tartare, goat cheese, spiced vegetable dishes

Serving temperature: 10 to 12°C

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