You don’t expect to find Chenin Blanc growing on the volcanic slopes of the remote Scott Valley in far Northern California—but then again, Iruai doesn’t do things by the book. “Moonstones” is sourced from a rugged, high-elevation site (around 3,000 feet) that brings mountain air and rocky soils into sharp focus.
The 2023 is not Loire Chenin cosplay—it’s its own thing. Vinified naturally with a light touch, no additions, and no filtration, it walks the line between precision and wildness. The name fits: the wine has a luminous, stony clarity, but also a mysterious, earthy pulse just beneath the surface. It’s textural, lean, and mineral—not plush, not polished, and all the more compelling for it.
Perfect for lovers of alpine whites, Jura tension, or natural wines that hum rather than shout. Moonstones is Chenin reimagined—cool, nervy, and full of potential energy.
