2022 Grenache Blanc

Appellation

Santa Barbara County

Varietal

Grenache Blanc

Wine Enthusiast

Vineyard Sources

100% Rodney's Vineyard (Block O2) located on the Fess Parker Home Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley

Barrel Aging

82% Stainless steel fermented and aged in neutral French Oak barrels for 7 months; 11% fermented & aged in 2- & 3-year-old French oak puncheon; 7% fermented and aged in a concrete egg for 7 months

Cooperage

Boutes, D’Aquiataine, Mercurey, Berthomieu

Technical Data

Composition

100% Grenache Blanc

Alcohol %

12.2

Acidity

0.610 g/100mL

3.15

Harvest Brix

20.6

Harvest Date

9/28/22

Production

683 cases

Description

Our 2022 Grenache Blanc is bursting with refreshing aromas of orange blossom, jasmine and white peach followed by sweet candied ginger and vanilla notes. Plump and rich with flavors of Meyer lemon, green apple and Asian pear which are rounded out by a hint of pie crust, vanilla and a long mineral finish.

Best when served chilled, this wine can be paired with a wide variety of foods, especially richly spiced dishes. Savor with tempura shrimp, broiled lobster, garlic chicken or a roasted pork shoulder.

Wine Critic Reviews

"Tight aromas of chalk, melon and lime pith are very fresh and vibrant on the nose of this bottling. The palate is racy with acidity and tight in texture, perfect for oysters or any food requiring an added zip." ~ Wine Enthusiast