Broc Cellars "Got Grapes" Red Blend, Mendocino County, California 2023

FROM BROC CELLARS:

THE WINE: 35% Grenache Noir, 25% Cabernet Pfeffer, 22% Nero D’Avola, 13% Carignan, 5% Syrah. The origin story of Got Grapes is rooted in the unexpected and we reserve it for the experiments and pleasant surprises that each harvest throws our way. This release showcases the fresher side of California red grapes, highlighting a brand new blend for us with Grenache, Cab Pfeffer and even some Fox Hill Nero as the base. This wine is a great go-to red that has lighthearted fruit and could be fully chilled if you desired. Our winemaker describes this release as “a wine that’s more about the style and the enjoyment, having fun”. We couldn’t agree more. It's a perfect anytime and anywhere chillable red.

THE PRODUCER: We make natural wine the way we believe delivers the best wines for us and the earth. We use only organically-farmed grapes. We use cover crops to boost soil health, water retention and biodiversity. Sheep help us manage crop cover and fertilize the soil. We harvest early for more healthy grapes that retain their good acidity. This often results in lower alcohol wines. The lower Brix (sugar content) at harvest allows for easier fermentations. We use native yeasts and bacteria that exist on the grapes and never add sulphur during fermentation. We occasionally add a small amount of sulphur at bottling depending on the wine, style and year.