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Methode Sauvage / Iruai

🍷 Methode Sauvage / Iruai: Alpine California Natural Wine Rooted in Permaculture and Experimentation

Founded in 2013 by Chad Hinds, Methode Sauvage began as a natural wine project focused on Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc. In 2018, Chad relocated to the California Alps in Siskiyou County, planting vineyards at 3,000 ft elevation using Masanobu Fukuoka’s permaculture principles. Under the name Iruai (Shasta Indigenous word for “Scott Valley”), the winery crafts spontaneous, additive-free wines from alpine varieties like Mondeuse, Trousseau, Savagnin, and Syrah. The wines are vibrant, playful, and deeply expressive of the wild northern California terroir.

🌿 Philosophy

  • Permaculture farming, high-elevation viticulture, biodiversity.

  • Natural winemaking, no additives or sulfites.

  • Alpine wines with energy, freedom, and personality.

🍇 Grapes and Style

  • Mondeuse, Trousseau, Savagnin, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay…

  • Natural reds, whites, orange wines, and pét-nats.

  • Signature cuvées: Oh-Mah Mondeuse, Blood & Flowers Syrah, May Queen Brut Nature, Shasta-Cascade Red, Mineral Range Chardonnay.

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Bloom Phase

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.
34.80 € incl tax
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Shasta-Cascade

This 2021 red is a vibrant creation from the innovative producer Methode Sauvage / Iruai, known for crafting expressive wines with a sense of place. It opens with bright red fruit, subtle spice and a touch of earthiness that makes each sip feel both lively and grounded. Fresh, balanced and smooth, it’s a bottle that invites you to slow down and enjoy the moment, whether shared over dinner or savoured on its own. For the best experience, serve it slightly cool at around 16°C, letting its character shine through in every glass.
37.20 € incl tax