The 2019 Grenache Estate was grown on both volcanic and sandy soils and blended with 5% Syrah. Medium ruby-purple, it has inviting aromas of salami, violets, cracked pepper and tobacco leaves supported by an intense core of black and red berry fruits. The medium-bodied palate unfolds its youthfully wound, savory fruits slowly, supported by gently chalky tannins and satisfying bursts of juicy acidity. It finishes long and savory and is already drinking well despite its recent bottling in August 2022. The estate Grenache will be released in the spring of 2023.

Medium ruby in color and containing 5% Syrah, the 2015 Grenache Estate opens with crushed strawberries and raspberries with touches of orange peel, powdered sugar, autumn leaves, underbrush and potpourri. The palate is medium-bodied and intense with loads of amaro-like spices, a grainy frame and just enough freshness, finishing long and layered.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2013 Grenache hits the ground running with boisterous black cherry, black raspberry and blueberry compote notes plus underlying black pepper, roses, licorice and dark chocolate scents and a touch of garrigue. The full-bodied, voluptuous palate seriously packs a punch, delivering powerful, perfumed black fruits that true hedonist's will adore. Built like a brick house, it has a firm frame of velvety tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing with an epically long, multi-layered finish. Wow!

A full-tilt Grenache, bold, complex and crammed with personality. Vivid meaty, cracked pepper and licorice aromas lead to rich, somewhat muscular flavors of smoky blackberry and roasted herbs. Hands off for now. Best from 2018 through 2027. 240 cases made.??–TF??Region: California / Edna Valley Select to Add

One of the finest Grenache cuvees made in California, the 2012 Grenache's inky ruby/purple color is followed by classic concentrated Grenache notes of black fruits, roasted herbs, licorice and crushed flowers. Full-bodied, incredibly pure, layered and balanced, I wish every reader (and every winemaker who's releasing these barely colored, mid-weight examples of Grenache) could taste this beauty. It has the purity and polish to thrill already, but it will cruise in the cellar for another decade or more.