Populis Wabi-Sabi Red
by Populis · Mendocino County, California, United States
Red • Carignan, Zinfandel, Syrah / Shiraz • 13% ABV
Named after the Japanese concept of finding beauty in imperfection, Populis' Wabi-Sabi Red embraces the natural wine movement's appreciation for wines that express character rather than technical perfection. This blend of old-vine Carignan, Zinfandel, and Syrah captures the soul of Mendocino County in a bottle.
The Populis team focuses on organic farming, native yeast fermentation, and minimal intervention in the cellar – letting the grapes tell their own story. The result is a red blend that's vibrant, juicy, and utterly drinkable, with enough complexity to keep things interesting but not so much that you need to overthink it.
It's the kind of wine that reminds us that California can produce elegant, medium-bodied reds that work beautifully at the dinner table. Perfect for when you want something with a bit more personality than mass-produced wines but don't want to venture too far into the 'funky' end of the natural wine spectrum.
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