Winemaker Notes
Rich ink in color, this grenache delivers alluring and enticing aromas of wild strawberry and fruit compote with notes of cedar tree tips. The wine is fresh and bright on the palate, with well integrated acidity that perfectly balances the fruit flavors of the wine. The finish is magical and lingering with touches of raspberry, black cherry and black pepper.
Serve slightly chilled on a warm summer evening or pair with your favorite hearty dishes.
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.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.