Wine-Searcher Advent Calendar Day 19: Phelan Farm 'Autrement' Red Blend 2023

Day 19 of the Wine-Searcher Advent Calendar sees us Julia Holden and David Allen MW enjoy a natural wine made with fruit grown organically and biodynamically - Phelan Farm's 2023 'Autrement' Red Blend from San Luis Obispo Coast in the USA. This lightly oaked wine is an elegant lighter red that offers a unique and earthy flavor profile. The wine is perfect for immediate enjoyment.

Phelan Farm is a Californian wine producer in the seaside village of Cambria in San Luis Obispo County. It produces a portfolio of minimal-intervention wines from many different grape varieties.

Greg Phelan founded the estate in 2007 by planting Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at four selected sites across the property. The farm has been part of the Phelan family since 1851. Winemaker Raj Parr now leases the entire property.

Today, there is a myriad of varieties cultivated at Phelan Farm; Parr has grafted Mondeuse, Altesse, Jacquere, Poulsard and Savagnin onto both sides of the Steiner Creek that runs through the property. The creek provides alluvial terraces ideal for vines.

The cooling winds from the Pacific Ocean are one of the most important aspects of the terroir on Phelan Farm. Air movement throughout the canopy on the vines keeps mildew at bay.

The estate collection includes varietal wines as well as white and red blends. The Autrement is a blend of Pinot Noir, Monduese and Gamay whilst the Leon is a sparkling blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Trousseau, Savagnin and Poulsard.

In the winery, the portfolio is produced with minimal intervention when possible with small amounts of sulfur, natural yeasts and no fining or filtration prior to bottling. Whole bunch ferments are favored. The entire collection is aged in older oak barrels for a soft and balanced oak influence.

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