A blend of 60% Tibouren (winemaker Randall Grahm’s new favorite grape), 26% Cinsault and 14% Grenache, the latter a substitute for Mourvedre, which was used in the 2021 vintage. It is well-structured and complex, with a lilting fruitiness (red cherries, red raspberries, and a hint of orange), stony minerality, but also an under-layer of whey/lactic/white cheese flavors that come off as dull in most Pinot Grigios where the characteristic frequently appears, but here adds richness and texture. Also, nice tannins. The color is an eye-of-salmon, light copper-gold.
The Language of Yes, Central Coasat (California) 2022
By Roger Morris