COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Mondeuse
PRODUCER
Phelan Farm
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Phelan Farm Autrement 2021 is a red wine from the San Luis Obispo Coast AVA in California, a blend of Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Mondeuse. Phelan Farm, with a history of family ownership since 1851, is now under the stewardship of winemaker Rajat Parr, who leases the property. Parr has focused on planting cool-climate grape varieties, drawing inspiration from French regions like Jura and Savoie. The estate is situated in a region influenced by the Pacific Ocean's cooling winds, contributing to the character of the wines. The winemaking approach emphasizes minimal intervention, aiming to reflect the natural state of the vineyard site.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€69
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Mondeuse, inspired by French Jura and Savoie.
Fact 02
Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts.
Fact 03
Bottled without filtration, fining, or added sulfur dioxide.
Fact 04
The estate practices organic and regenerative farming.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Phelan Farm Autrement 2021 is produced using a minimal intervention approach. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, often with whole-cluster grapes. The wine is then aged in neutral oak barrels. Bottling is done by gravity, without filtration or fining, and with no added sulfur dioxide. Phelan Farm practices organic and regenerative farming methods on its estate in Cambria, California.
