Methode Sauvage

Iruai Shasta-Cascade Chardonnay Blend

9.116 ratings
9.32 pro ratings
Oregon, USA
Chardonnay, Savagnin, Riesling
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fruit Desserts, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Nikki Goddard, DWS

The 2020 vintage is Savagnin, Chardonnay, Bergeron, and Savagnin Rose Musqué, and it’s by far my favorite Shasta-Cascade White yet.

Super hazy onion skin hue. Saline, savory, and herbal, with notes of cantaloupe, white peach, preserved lemon, kaffir lime, musk, lemon thyme, sage, white grapefruit, yellow apple, honeysuckle, cider, clay, wet stone. Medium+ body but lots of acidity to keep it bright and fresh. Very unique, interesting, and delicious.

The 2020 vintage is Savagnin, Chardonnay, Bergeron, and Savagnin Rose Musqué, and it’s by far my favorite Shasta-Cascade White yet.

Super hazy onion skin hue. Saline, savory, and herbal, with notes of cantaloupe, white peach, preserved lemon, kaffir lime, musk, lemon thyme, sage, white grapefruit, yellow apple, honeysuckle, cider, clay, wet stone. Medium+ body but lots of acidity to keep it bright and fresh. Very unique, interesting, and delicious.

1 person found it helpfulMar 27th, 2021
Oliver N

Wasnt expecting this to be this good! Ripping acidity, slight creaminess, pear, green apple, grapefruit-like acidity. I'm an acid junkie, so this was right in my wheelhouse.
Easy drinking and very enjoyable!

Wasnt expecting this to be this good! Ripping acidity, slight creaminess, pear, green apple, grapefruit-like acidity. I'm an acid junkie, so this was right in my wheelhouse.
Easy drinking and very enjoyable!

1 person found it helpfulDec 20th, 2020
Atticus Honore

Ver natty, a bit cloudy, bright with lemon and honeysuckle and a lot of mineralogy and a hint acetone on the finish

Ver natty, a bit cloudy, bright with lemon and honeysuckle and a lot of mineralogy and a hint acetone on the finish

Oct 5th, 2023
Iwan

Beautiful (Riesling based) white blend. Big acidity, big mouth feel. Pears and wet rocks on the palate. Very enjoyable.

Beautiful (Riesling based) white blend. Big acidity, big mouth feel. Pears and wet rocks on the palate. Very enjoyable.

Mar 10th, 2021
Drew Fitchette

Pears, round, approachable

Pears, round, approachable

Jun 28th, 2020
Kelly Way

Tart apple/lemon fruit long finish. Refreshing high acid. 40% Chardonnay 40% Savagnin 20% Riesling

Tart apple/lemon fruit long finish. Refreshing high acid. 40% Chardonnay 40% Savagnin 20% Riesling

Jun 19th, 2020
Nooka Jones

effervescent bliss
Did not know what to expect, but this is a gorgeous wine 😜

effervescent bliss
Did not know what to expect, but this is a gorgeous wine 😜

Jun 14th, 2020
Daniel Gritzer

Daniel had this 4 years ago

Daniel had this 4 years ago

Jun 2nd, 2020
Jennifer Bowen

Jennifer had this 3 years ago

Jennifer had this 3 years ago

Dec 4th, 2021