I continue to be impressed by this rich and Rhône-ish wine from original California renegade Randall Grahm with each succeeding vintage. Cherry, strawberry, rhubarb and both white and black pepper are delivered in a dry style that is food and wallet friendly. This has a ton of pairing possibilities, from simple summer grilled beef to roasted wild game. Randall suggests al fresco, and I couldn’t agree more.
Bonny Doon Vineyard, Monterey County (California) Grenache 2014
By Rich Cook