Jeff Runquist R Grenache 2014

    Sold Out - was $26.99
    OFFER Take $20 off your order of $100+
    Ships Thu, Apr 4
    You purchased this 9/4/23
    0
    Limit Reached
    You purchased this 9/4/23
    Alert me about new vintages and availability
    Jeff Runquist R Grenache 2014 Front Label
    Jeff Runquist R Grenache 2014 Front Label

    Product Details


    Varietal

    Region

    Producer

    Vintage
    2014

    Size
    750ML

    ABV
    14.5%

    Your Rating

    0.0 Not For Me NaN/NaN/N

    Somm Note

    Winemaker Notes

    The 2014 Grenache has a beautiful purple-garnet color of medium depth with bright youthful hues and just a hint of carmine. Like the 2013, the 2014 wine has a pronounced floral aroma. Loaded with plums, cherries and currants there is a ripe fullness to the fruit character that foreshadows a more substantial wine than previous editions. Limited to just six months of aging in small oak barrels the bouquet is but a suggestion. There is a back-note of hazelnut and toast as the scent of this wine is firmly focused on its fruit. On the palate, the zesty brightness of previous vintages has graduated to a wine with depth and substance. The flavors of dark cherry, marionberry and black raspberry are delivered by a wine with a texture that is both rich and round, and smooth and creamy. There are some notes of oak and a bit of milk chocolate in a finish that is smooth, lingering, and satisfying.
    Jeff Runquist

    Jeff Runquist

    View all products
    Jeff Runquist, California
    Jeff Runquist Winery Image
    Jeff Runquist started his adventure in the wine industry in 1977 when he interned with Seagrams at their Paul Masson Sherry Cellars in Madera while studying enology at UC Davis. Upon graduating in 1980, he worked in the cellar at Montevina in Amador County's Shenandoah Valley and was promoted to winemaker in 1982. After a three year stint at the Napa Valley Cooperative Winery from 1987 through 1990, Jeff became the winemaker for the J. Lohr winery in San Jose. It was during his tenure at J. Lohr that it became clear that he was going to have to make wine for himself.

    Jeff produces wines from grapes grown throughout California. At last count he was planning to crush over twenty different varieties from nine different appellations for the 2013 vintage. Most of these wines are produced in very small limited quantities. However, there are four principle wines that the winery strives to have available throughout the year and they are: Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Barbera, and Petit Verdot. ll of Jeff's wines share a theme of fresh fruit reflective of the varietal flavors inherent in the grapes. Jeff selects grapes from vineyards that provide rich full flavors without loads of astringent tannins.

    Image for  content section
    View all products
    Image for California Red Wine content section
    View all products

    California is a winemaking colossus; by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world. Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. In addition, a number of California red wines are heralded as being among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world.

    While the state’s incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season. This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity.

    The state’s most famous red wine region, of course, is Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king. But California boasts a wealth of other impressive appellations. The much larger and climatically varied Sonoma County also produces world class California Cabernet, along with wonderful examples of California Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.

    Fine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVA’s such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Rita Hills. Wineries in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are making wonderful Syrahs, and the Sierra Foothill appellations are proving to be an experimental hotbed, with Italian and Spanish varietals employed to great effect.

    This of course is a mere sketch. The subject of California red wine is as deep and broad as an ocean, and absolutely a joy to explore!

    AUT14RUNGRENACHE_2014 Item# 146686

    Internet Explorer is no longer supported.
    Please use a different browser like Edge, Chrome or Firefox to enjoy all that Wine.com has to offer.

    It's easy to make the switch.
    Enjoy better browsing and increased security.

    Yes, Update Now

    Search for ""