2025 iruai ‘Mineral Range’ Chardonnay

100% Chardonnay

Trinity Lakes AVA

12.5% ALC / 75 cases produced

Don't call this California Chardonnay 'Cougar Juice' ... unless of course you're referring to the ACTUAL COUGARS roaming the slopes of the Trinity Alps where these grapes were grown! A rare alpine expression of the variety in California, 'Mineral Range' Chardonnay channels the rocky acidity from the cool climate of the Shasta-Trinity wilderness. A savage Spring and Fall bookend a generous Summer, conjuring white flowers, ripe apples, and a round texture. Inspired by the French Alps, we left this wine un-topped for a unique oxidative expression, akin to a fruit-forward fino Sherry. 

Heirloom Apple . Chamomile . Briny Sea Shells . Meyer Lemon . Sage Leaf

FOOD slow roasted steelhead and soba noodle salad

MOVIE ‘The Changling’

TAROT The High Priestess

MUSIC PAIRING …