Margins

Margins Friendship Bracelet Red 2024

Name: Margins Friendship Bracelet Red 2024
Brand: Margins
SKU: MARGINS-FRIENDSHIP
Price: 27.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$27.00

Why we like this wine

This five-grape field blend defies convention—Sagrantino provides structure while Chenin Blanc adds unexpected freshness and lift to the red fruit core. Light-bodied at just 12% ABV yet layered with complexity. Serve slightly chilled at 57-61°F. No decanting required. Pairs beautifully with Korean fried chicken. Similar to a chillable Beaujolais or lighter Côtes du Rhône but with California's adventurous spirit.

Tasting notes

Light ruby red with purple edges. The nose mingles red berry, floral notes, and subtle earthiness from the Sagrantino and Mourvèdre. On the palate, juicy red fruit meets soft tannins and bright acidity, with the Chenin Blanc lending freshness and a clean, food-friendly finish.

Food pairings

Korean fried chicken, charcuterie, grilled vegetables, mushroom tacos, roasted pork, salmon, Thanksgiving turkey, soft ripened cheeses.

Product description

Margins Friendship Bracelet Red 2024 is an unconventional California blend created by winemaker Megan Bell. Named after a harvest intern who became her close friend, this wine combines 34% Sagrantino, 30% Chenin Blanc, 17% Mourvèdre, 10% Merlot, and 9% Cabernet Franc sourced from organically farmed vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Clarksburg. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot were destemmed and cofermented together. Margins Friendship Bracelet Red 2024 reflects Megan Bell's commitment to showcasing underrepresented varietals and regions through low-intervention winemaking with regenerative farming practices.

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, Red
Wine Style:, Light Body
Grapes:, 34% Sagrantino, 30% Chenin Blanc, 17% Mourvèdre, 10% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc
Farming:, Organic
Vintage:, 2024
Alcohol:, 12%
Country:, United States
Region:, California
Appellation:, NA
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Low Sugar, Zero Added Sugar

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Margins Friendship Bracelet Red 2024

$27.00

Producer profile

Margins

Margins Wine is a low-intervention winemaking project founded by Megan Bell in the Santa Cruz Mountains, California. The winery uses grapes from underrepresented regions and vineyards, highlighting lesser-known varietals that often don't receive widespread recognition. Margins work exclusively with organically farmed vineyards, and Bell is committed to sustainable and minimal intervention practices. She employs only minimal sulfur use, and her wines are never fined, filtered, or temperature-controlled, ensuring a natural expression of the grape and terroir.

Megan Wine launched Margins Wine in 2016 with a modest start, producing eight barrels of Chenin Blanc through a crowdfunding campaign. Since then, the winery has grown to produce about 2,800 cases annually and features over 20 wines. Margins draw inspiration from vineyards across northern and central California, highlighting varietals and regions often overlooked by the mainstream wine industry. Margins Wine's wines are Winen for their purity, texture, and ability to showcase the true characteristics of the grapes and land. With a focus on small-batch production and hands-off winemaking, Bell has created a cult following among natural wine enthusiasts.

Wine region

California, United States

The grapes for Margins Friendship Bracelet Red come from two distinct California appellations: Santa Cruz Mountains and Clarksburg. Both regions sit outside the mainstream spotlight, making them perfect sources for a winery dedicated to showcasing overlooked vineyards and varietals.

Santa Cruz Mountains AVA stretches along the coastal range south of San Francisco, spanning parts of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties. Established in 1981, it ranks among California's oldest appellations. Vineyards climb steep slopes between 400 and 2,600 feet elevation, with many sites positioned above the fog line that blankets the valleys below. The marine influence from Monterey Bay moderates temperatures, creating long growing seasons with cool nights that preserve acidity in the grapes. Soils vary dramatically across the region—limestone, shale, and sandy loam dominate different pockets. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thrive here, but adventurous producers increasingly work with Mediterranean varieties suited to the challenging terrain.

Clarksburg AVA lies in the Sacramento River Delta, west of Sacramento. This flat agricultural region benefits from cooling afternoon breezes drawn inland from the San Francisco Bay. The delta's rich alluvial soils and moderate climate produce grapes with bright acidity and pronounced aromatics. Chenin Blanc has found a particular home here, yielding wines with characteristic freshness and tropical notes rarely achieved elsewhere in California.

Megan Bell of Margins Wine sources from organically farmed vineyards in both regions, embracing biodiversity and regenerative practices. Her philosophy centers on championing vineyards that exist on the margins—sites overlooked by larger producers but capable of producing distinctive, terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention.

The combination of mountain-grown reds from Santa Cruz and aromatic whites from Clarksburg creates blends impossible to replicate elsewhere. Explore more California natural wines to discover the state's diversity beyond Napa and Sonoma.

Frequently asked question

When is my order shipping?

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We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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