Shengli Hu
Drinks like Rayas. Pale garnet, medium+ viscosity and intensity. Sun kisses red fruit, raspberry, red cherry, tart and dried at the same time, white pepper, volatile acidity, red flowers, rubber hose, herbs of Provence, garrique, and oolong on the nose. Used oak, medium acid, medium+ tannin, medium+ alcohol, finishes on VA and candied strawberry. Clean expression of Grenache on sandy soils.
Drinks like Rayas. Pale garnet, medium+ viscosity and intensity. Sun kisses red fruit, raspberry, red cherry, tart and dried at the same time, white pepper, volatile acidity, red flowers, rubber hose, herbs of Provence, garrique, and oolong on the nose. Used oak, medium acid, medium+ tannin, medium+ alcohol, finishes on VA and candied strawberry. Clean expression of Grenache on sandy soils.
9.6Kaitlin Ohlinger
Verve-y, full of energy and a youth. Striking and pure.
Verve-y, full of energy and a youth. Striking and pure.
9.3Marc Stubblefield
Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant
When California Grenache looks in the mirror, this is what it imagines it looks like. Pure, svelte fruit without an ounce of fat and an extra helping of poise. I don't always drink Grenache, but when I do, it's A Tribute To Grace.
When California Grenache looks in the mirror, this is what it imagines it looks like. Pure, svelte fruit without an ounce of fat and an extra helping of poise. I don't always drink Grenache, but when I do, it's A Tribute To Grace.
9.2Paul Masson
A good wine for dealing with Pinot boredom
A good wine for dealing with Pinot boredom
9.1Alicia Cypress
Pop and poured this right out of the delivery box. It was all wound up, but only needed about 30 minutes of air to start to show some beautiful red fruit and minty herbal goodness. Will hold the other bottles for a while, but seriously enjoyed this wine.
Pop and poured this right out of the delivery box. It was all wound up, but only needed about 30 minutes of air to start to show some beautiful red fruit and minty herbal goodness. Will hold the other bottles for a while, but seriously enjoyed this wine.
9.3Brendan Baker
Light, juicy, delicious
Light, juicy, delicious
9.2Steve Anderson
T.A. Returns to S.D. 7/7/2018: Nice Rosé starter on a warm SD evening. Thought I had brought the ‘16, but the ‘14 is still showing well.
T.A. Returns to S.D. 7/7/2018: Nice Rosé starter on a warm SD evening. Thought I had brought the ‘16, but the ‘14 is still showing well.
9.0Eric
Super fresh not-so-tart cranberries. One of my favorite Grenache and a staple at casa @S.R.Alexander
Super fresh not-so-tart cranberries. One of my favorite Grenache and a staple at casa @S.R.Alexander
9.3Todd Golper
Great wine. Beautiful Grenache. Santa Barbara is definitely their best.
Great wine. Beautiful Grenache. Santa Barbara is definitely their best.
9.4Rick K
Really pretty style. Tight on opening but developing raspberry and cranberry with air. Great with ribeye.
Really pretty style. Tight on opening but developing raspberry and cranberry with air. Great with ribeye.
9.3WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.