Winemakers Sam and Jessica Bilbro source the fruit for this Grenache Gris from Gibson Ranch, located on the McDowell Valley Vineyards in Mendocino County. This Grenache Gris comes from vines over 100-years-old. It is skin and stem fermented, then aged for four months in neutral French oak. The nose is very aromatic with lots of fresh red berries, herbs, dried rose, watermelon and fresh mineral. It has great purity of fruit as well as a subtle tannic grip on the dry finish. An interesting offering for those looking to try something stylistically different. (Best 2014-2018) - July, 2014 - (MD)
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Wine Specifications
Report Date: July, 2014
Drinking Window: 2014-2018
Estimated Value: $28
Vintage: 2012
Producer: Idlewild Wines
Country: United States
Region: California
Appellation: Mendocino County
Importer: NA