Brij Wine, SLO Coast Rouge 'Oso' 2024

Brij is the latest label from Raj Parr, one of America’s top sommeliers and natural winemakers. Raj is prolific, with multiple projects up and down the Pacific Coast. Like his releases under the Phelan Farm and Scythian labels, the focus at Brij is on freshness. Raj makes this bright, medium-bodied, chillable red from a blend of mourvedre and grenache, which are farmed organically on California’s central coast.

Tastes like: Wild strawberry, black pepper, lavender.
How to drink: An ideal chilled red for a summer barbecue.