Wild Child Subject To Change

A joyfully untamed red from a small Californian outfit that farms with a light touch and lets the fruit lead. Grapes come from organically tended, often old-vine parcels in Mendocino and Sonoma, picked early to keep things bright and lively. Fermented with wild yeasts, whole clusters in the mix, no fining, no filtering and barely a whisper of sulphur — just honest winemaking in a small cellar. Expect crunchy red berries, wild herbs, a peppery lift and silky, low-tannin texture. Serve it with a slight chill alongside charcuterie, grilled veg or pizza. Easy to love, hard to put down.
22.61 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

78 in stock

Wine name: Wild Child

Vintage: Non-vintage bottling (check the label for the current release)

Producer: Subject To Change

Grape varieties: Carignan and Petite Sirah (blend, roughly 60% Carignan / 40% Petite Sirah depending on the release)

Region: California, USA

Appellation: California (North Coast sourcing, Mendocino and Sonoma fruit)

Type of winemaking: Natural, low-intervention winemaking; whole-cluster and destemmed fruit fermented with native yeasts in open-top vessels, no additions, no fining, no filtration, minimal sulphur at bottling

Maceration: Semi-carbonic maceration for around 10 to 14 days with gentle foot treading and punch-downs, ageing in neutral barrels and stainless steel

Colour: Bright ruby with purple glints, low-key haze typical of unfiltered wines

Bouquet: Crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, black pepper, dried herbs and a hint of violet

Palate: Juicy and lively, tangy red fruit, supple tannins, fresh acidity and a savoury, peppery finish

Alcohol content: Around 12.5% vol.

Soils: Gravelly clay-loam with sandstone and volcanic influence

Farming: Organically farmed and dry-farmed old vines, hand-harvested

Ageing potential: Delicious now, keeps well for 3 to 5 years

Food pairing: Grilled burgers, roast chicken, charcuterie, spiced lamb skewers, mushroom pasta and semi-hard cheeses

Serving temperature: 13 to 15°C