Winemaker's Notes:
Garnacha (aka Grenache) originated in the Rioja and
Catalonia wine regions of Spain and is one of its flagship wines. From Spain it was imported into southern
France after the Phylloxera devastated most of the grapevines in the Rhone
region. The Grenache grapevine was
brought to light in the world stage mainly due to its being more resistant to Phylloxera.
Traditionally, this grape variety has been mainly used for blending and has not
had great success as a standalone variety since it lacks in color, tannins, and
a balanced acidity.
The grapes for
this wine came from our Grenache vineyard planted in 2007 with clones VNS 3 and
VNS 5. A part of this vineyard was
grafted from Syrah and Tempranillo. We followed our normal winemaking protocols
and used our Dual Compartment "Submerged Cap Fermentation Tank" and aged the
wine in 20% new French oak barrels. I
blended this Grenache with Syrah like they would in Southern Rhone in wines of
distinction that come from Chateauneuf-du-Pape or Gigondas. The Syrah contributed color, flavor and
structure for better balance.
This wine has a light color and mouthfeel and ideal for
drinking at cooler temperatures during the summer. It has a very distinctive flavor and aroma of
berry fruits, combined with earthy and herbaceous notes which remind me of the
popular Argentinean Mate tea, without the bitterness and grassiness associated
with it.
Varietal Content:
96% Grenache, Estate Grown, 4% Syrah, Estate Grown
Bottling Date: 3/21/2022
Cases Produced: 131
pH: 3.6
Alcohol Content: 14.4%
Residual Sugars: Less than 0.1%
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