Nose
Expressive aromas of ripe red cherry, wild strawberry, and raspberry are layered with darker fruit tones—plum skin and blackberry—from the Alicante contribution. Subtle floral notes of rose petal and lavender drift over hints of baking spice, sandalwood, and sweet tobacco from 12% new Russian oak. Earthy undertones of dried herbs and red clay add complexity.
Palate
Medium-bodied, silky, and lifted by fresh acidity. The palate opens with Grenache’s signature red fruit vibrancy—cherry and strawberry—then deepens into blackberry compote and cocoa, courtesy of the Alicante. Fine-grained tannins carry savory notes of white pepper, dried thyme, and forest floor. The restrained oak frames the fruit with gentle vanilla, clove, and cedar, without obscuring varietal purity.
Aging
19 months in 12% new Russian oak barrels
Appearance
Deep ruby with a touch of garnet at the rim. The splash of Alicante Bouschet gives this Grenache a richer, more saturated hue than typical, while still retaining Grenache’s clarity and brightness.
Food Pairing
Hill Country goat cheese drizzled with local honey, mesquite-grilled pork chops with a chipotle rub, wild mushroom risotto
