# Cosmic Cowboy (2024)

- **Producer:** Iruai
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** California, United States
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €26
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, black pepper, herbaceous, cedar

## About this wine

Iruai, founded by Chad and Michelle Hinds, is dedicated to crafting vibrant, alpine-minded natural wines in high-elevation Northern California and select surrounding terroirs. Cosmic Cowboy is their fresh, energetic reimagining of California Cabernet Sauvignon, sourcing grapes grown in Central Valley vineyards.

## Interesting facts

- Iruai focuses on cool-climate and high-elevation alpine-style wines in Northern California.
- Cosmic Cowboy presents a lighter, fresher, chillable style of California Cabernet Sauvignon.
- The wine is produced using native fermentations and minimal intervention.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright natural acidity and approachable tannin structure pair wonderfully with savory roasted meats, charred vegetables, and rich tomato-based sauces without overwhelming delicate herbal nuances.

## Wine making process

The grapes are picked relatively early to ensure natural acidity and vibrant freshness. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with native yeast, featuring low intervention in neutral vessels to preserve pure varietal expression without heavy extraction or heavy oak influence.