Grenache San Luis Obispo Coast 2021
The 2021 Grenache from the San Luis Obispo Coast showcases the elegance of a cooler-than-average growing season. Grapes were sourced from the Morro View Vineyard, organically farmed in the heart of the cool Edna Valley. Despite spring's unstable weather, a mild summer and fall allowed for a slow, steady ripening process. A blend of cool and hot fermentations imparts vibrant berry aromas and a velvety texture, while 15 months in French oak adds complexity and structure. The result is a wine with bright freshness, depth, and a smooth, lingering finish.
Vineyard
Grapes for the 2021 vintage came from the Morro View Vineyard located just south of Edna Ranch. This ten-acre organically farmed vineyard has four acres planted to clone 362 of Grenache that thrives in the stony sedimentary, loamy soils and the cool Edna Valley climate.
Winemaking
After a three-day cold soak, destemming and optical sorting, cool and hot fermentations were employed, the hot fermenbtation providing the intense burst of berry notes and velvety texture to the wine, while the cold fermentation adds freshness and structure. The wine was then aged for fifteen months in French Oak, 77% barriques and 23% puncheons of which 31% were new.
Nose: Forward red plum and pomegranate fruits combine with notes of lavender, roses, leather and dried herbs.
Palate: Medium bodied zesty cranberry, dried orange, cherry, anise and clove flabors are accented by balanced tannins and a long finish.