Woof’n Rose Winery, Ramona Valley (San Diego County, California) Grenache Noir 2016

 A hearty Grenache that recalls Australian renditions more than French or Spanish ones, this features open, juicy red berry flavors with very good purity that’s punctuated with just a whiff of leather.  Medium-bodied, with very soft, fine-grained tannins, this will succeed as a sipper but also work very well with grilled fish or spicy preparations of white meats.  A Double Gold Award Winner at the 2020 Toast of the Coast International Wine Competition.