Another hit from the Central Coast’s stellar 2021 vintage. This wine shows a rich ripe strawberry aromatic top note, with notes of white pepper and wildflowers accenting. The palate shows silky texture through the midpalate, delivering the flavors promised by the nose beautifully. In the finish things really take off, with the pepper leaning forward into the fruit and offering a bold, integrated burst of flavor. Delicious now and over the next five years.
Brick Barn Wine Estate, Santa Ynez Valley (Santa Barbara County, California) Grenache 2021
By Rich Cook