So Far Out Santa Barbara County Chillable Red 2023 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP Michel Gahier (family in Montigny-lès-Arsures

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

open-top fermentation

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

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

So Far Out Santa Barbara County Chillable Red 2023 REDBURGUNDYROUNDUP Michel Gahier (family in Montigny-lès-ArsuresAndrew 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.