2020 Upland Vineyard

100% Grenache:  

100% Upland Vineyard

Upland vineyard is back in our portfolio. After not being able to get any grenache from Upland in 2019, we are thrilled to be able to work with the vineyard again. If you’ve been following us for a while, you know our love of Upland and the pretty and elegant expression of grenache that comes from that vineyard.

Tasting Notes:  Gorgeous aromas of strawberries & cream blended with a dab of rosemary. Palate is full of red fruit; strawberry, cranberry and blood orange with fruity black pepper elements. Good focus on the mid palate, with an elegantly lingering finish.

75 cases produced.

$38

Wine Enthusiast: 90 pts

This is a graceful expression of Grenache, with a lighter body, restrained alcohol, vivid acidity and crisp texture. Aromas include tart red raspberry, balsa wood and thyme. Strawberry and chocolate flavors are accented by bits of cranberry and citrus.Aged for 18 months in neutral French oak. — Michael Alberty