Winemaker Notes
The nose displays Mediterranean aromas, a red fruit explosion and garrigue undergrowth notes showing a genuine personality. The palate is coated by with sweet tannins. Th wine displays a sublime finesse and elegance.
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Wine Spectator
An enticing red, with a nose of mineral, Mediterranean herbs and spice box, this is creamy and medium- to full-bodied on the palate. Shows supple tannins and lightly juicy acidity that frame a lovely range of baked black cherry, licorice string, singed orange peel and graphite that linger on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 125 cases made, 25 cases imported.
Grenache thrives in any warm, Mediterranean climate where ample sunlight allows its clusters to achieve full phenolic ripeness. While Grenache's birthplace is Spain (there called Garnacha), today it is more recognized as the key player in the red blends of the Southern Rhône, namely Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and its villages. Somm Secret—The Italian island of Sardinia produces bold, rustic, single varietal Grenache (there called Cannonau). California, Washington and Australia have achieved found success with Grenache, both flying solo and in blends.
The highest wine growing zone in Spanish Cataluña, Terra Alta is south of Priorat and Montsant. Here growers are following the trends of Priorat, recovering Garnacha blanca vines for white wines and focusing on quality red blends.