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Chasing Ether Cinsault 2025

$2399 $2699
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A California Cinsault from a winemaker who knows exactly why this underrated grape matters. Eben Sadie once compared Cinsault to the cousin everyone loves but nobody talks about because he's in prison. Jon Berlin is happy to talk about it: born in Johannesburg, he worked his first harvest in Cape Town in 1999, and he points out that the great Cape reds of the 1950s always had some Cinsault in the blend (he fell for the grape himself around 2016). After nearly two decades as winemaker at El Molino, Berlin now puts all his energy into Chasing Ether, a label that blends fruit from vineyards across California to tell the story of the state as a whole. His goal is wines that are affordable and "crushable" and made to be shared, without being ordinary. That's exactly the kind of bottle we like handing to people. This 2025 Cinsault is part of the Fall 2026 release, alongside a '25 White Blend.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Phone: (415) 780-1405


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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cinsault

  • Vintage

    2025

  • Size

    750ml

  • Style

    Rich

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled merguez with couscous, roast chicken with tarragon, mushroom and thyme pizza, a charcuterie board with pâté and cornichons, or seared salmon with lentils.

Tasting Profile

Expect the bright, easygoing side of Cinsault: red cherry, strawberry and raspberry with a floral lift and a light touch of spice. It's typically light-bodied, with soft, fine tannins and fresh acidity, finishing dry and juicy. Think of a chillable Beaujolais, which suits the house's crushable, made-to-share style.