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

Northwest Wine Report: 91 pts, Critic’s Choice

Coming from one of the state’s top Grenache sites, fruit was whole cluster fermented (50%) and then aged 20 months in French oak. The aromas offer notes of tea leaf, raspberry, and cherry, showing some initial reduction. The flavors are pleasingly plump and exquisitely pure. Coffee notes linger on the finish. It’s flat out beautiful and moves up if the reduction clears. Decant — Sean Sullivan

International Wine Report: 91 pts

The 2020 ‘Upland Vineyard’ Grenache, aged for 20 months in neutral French oak and fermented with 50% whole clusters, is a soft and approachable wine. Medium-bodied, it offers a delicate mix of crushed peppercorn spice alongside vibrant crushed strawberries and black cherry notes. There is a smooch of earthiness that sits on the mid-palate which I loved. With its gentle structure and balanced acidity, it finishes smooth and refreshing. 75 cases made. — Jeremy Young

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

Paul Gregutt’s Northwest Wine Guide: 90 pts

Subtle, elegant and light, this will appeal to those who favor nuance over power. Lightly layered with citrus, orange, strawberry, pie crust and white pepper, it’s best enjoyed lightly chilled. — Paul Gregutt

Owen Bargreen: 90 pts

Soft and approachable the medium bodied 2020 ‘Upland Vineyard’ Grenache offers green peppercorns with a pretty core of red raspberry and red cherry fruit flavors. Enjoy now. Drink 2024-2028 — Owen Bargreen