Love Red Broc Cellars, Chris Brockway, California

Dynamic and super food-friendly, this Californian red is a Carignan-dominated blend including Syrah,Valdiguie, and a touch of Mourvedre and Grenache. Bursting with wild berries, rhubarb, and blackberry, balanced by subtle tannins and fresh acidity on the palate. Grapes are harvested early to preserve freshness and acidity, and ferment in whole clusters through partial carbonic maceration before ageing in a mix of old oak barrels and stainless steel. Perfect served slightly chilled.

Based in Berkeley, CA, Broc Cellars was founded in 2002 by Chris Brockway, who sought to create fresh, approachable wines with native fermentations and organically grown grapes. Moving away from the bigger is better trend, Brockway’s wines focus on balance and freshness, embracing natural winemaking to offer everyday wines that uplift rather than overwhelm.They use only organically farmed grapes, enhance soil health with cover crops and sheep, and harvest early to preserve acidity. Fermentations rely on native yeasts and bacteria, with minimal sulphur added.

Origin: San Francisco Bay, California
Vintage: 2022
Grape variety:Carignan, Syrah, Valdiguie, Mourvedre, Grenache
Food pairing: Charcuterie, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, generally food-friendly.
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 12%

ORGANIC / NATURAL / VEGAN / LOW SULPHITE