A 100% Grenache from the famed Bien Nacido vineyard, and arguably one of the best vineyards in California, this wine spends 19 months in 25% new French oak barrels. Much richer and more complex than the Lumiere Grenache, the nose explodes with complexity - black raspberry, black cherry, pecorino cheese rind, dried bay leaf, and cracked white peppercorn while the palate delivers a mineral, saline finish. Acidity is surprisingly high, tannins are silky and the finish is long. A gorgeous wine that will cellar for a decade or more. Only four barrels produced.
| Rating | Value | Drink |
|---|
| 94 | $75 | 2021-2031 |
| Country | Region | Appellation |
|---|
| United States | California | Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley |
| Editor | Issue | Importer |
| J. Young | October, 2021 | |
