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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.

Tasting Notes

Aroma:
Medium+ intensityExpressiveVibrant
Fruit:
Black cherryRaspberryPomegranateWild strawberry
Body:
Medium-bodiedModerate tanninsBright acidityJuicy mouthfeelMedium finish
Notes:
Black pepperBaking spiceEarthy undertonesHerb de Provence
Other:
Food-friendly versatilityDrink nowMinimal intervention character
Bottle$28In Store
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