Broc Cellars 'Le Clairet' Solano County 2019

Chris Brockway built Broc Cellars on a philosophy of sourcing sustainable and organic fruit in order to create exceptional wines. He takes a hands-off approach, allowing nature to be in charge, using only organic growing practices and indigenous yeasts to ferment his wines, never adding or taking anything away. Broc produced this "Clairet," in collaboration with Selection Massale, from grapes grown in Solano County (southeast of Napa). Though primarily cabernet sauvignon (95%), the mix does include a bit of carbonically macerated carignan (5%) from the 145-year-old vines of the famed Wirth vineyard. Earthy aromas and light tannins accompany a light tingle from the carignan. Stewed red fruit gives way to peppery spice on the finish. Organically grown, low-intervention/natural wine, vegan.