The 2012 'Verve' is a Grenache wine that is co-fermented with small amounts of Syrah and Viognier. This involves roughly 21% whole cluster inclusion, and was aged for 23 months in a combination of new and French oak. Grapes were sourced from vineyards John Sebastiano and Watch Hill. Needing more than two hours in the decanter to develop, the wine begins with aromas of black plum, candied pomegranate, red cherry and rose petals. Beautiful aromatic profile here. The wine has flavors of red raspberry, cherry pie, Meyer lemon oil, crushed rock, lavender and blackberry. Wonderful mouthfeel and texture to this plush and layered Grenache. Winemaker Matthias Pippig has created a wonderfully complex wine, with excellent aging potential. Only 175 cases produced. (Best 2015-2028) - December, 2015 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: December, 2015
- Producer: Sanguis Wines
- Vintage: 2012
- Drinking Window: 2015-2028
- Estimated Value: $80
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Santa Barbara
- Importer: NA