So Far Out Santa Barbara County Chillable Red 2023 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP while the medium-bodied palate shows

while the medium-bodied palate shows round

Bottled at 55% ABV (110 proof)—the legal maximum

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and ripe dark plums with a palate balanced between grippy tannins and fresh acidity

Michel Gahier (family in Montigny-lès-Arsures since 1525) produces this Crémant from 100% Chardonnay (the local 'Melon à Queue Rouge' clone) grown on a 1

So Far Out Santa Barbara County Chillable Red 2023 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP while the medium-bodied palate showsAndrew Jones (Field Recordings) launched So Far Out as the Santa Barbara natural wine arm of his project, made in collaboration with fifth generation SB farmer Mike Testa and Jamil Williams. Chillable Red is the brief: organic fruit, light handed winemaking, a 30 minute fridge stop before pouring. The 2023 is a juicy, low tannin red built for porch chairs and pizza nights rather than swirling and contemplating. It rewards a chill and disappears fast.