Cool climate Grenache is a delight when it’s handled like this bottling. Lively cherry fruit, white pepper, blueberry and hints of tar, leaf and cinnamon show vividly in the glass, with a zesty finish that keeps the cherry in focus. This will pair with just about any meat — try it with a surf and turf plate. A Platinum Award winner at the 2016 Monterey International Wine Competition.
Santa Barbara Winery, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Grenache 2012
By Rich Cook