2020 Reserve Grenache
Starfield Estate El Dorado AVA
Tasting Notes
The 2020 Grenache Reserve boasts rich yet lively fruit aromatics & flavors, with delightful nuances that keep you coming back for more. The bouquet is perfumed with lavender & violets, adding lift to the deeply concentrated aromas of dried blueberry, Brooks cherry, & candied orange peel. Rich notes of toasted coconut & smoked cedar build in the glass, expressing this wine’s true luxurious elegance. The palate boasts notes of fresh wild strawberry, brown sugar roasted cranberry, & dried orange, which harmonize beautifully with a dusting of cardamom, allspice, & black pepper. Glimpses of deftly woven tannins & fine mineral accents peak out between the abundant fruit & exotic spices. The Grenache Reserve is outstandingly drinkable now but can be tucked away in your cellar for up to 8 years. Drink now through 2030.
Wine Profile
| Grape Variety: |
100% Grenache
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| Appellation: | El Dorado AVA |
| Vineyard: | Starfield Estate |
| Vines: | Planted 2013-2015 |
| Elevation & Site: |
2,300-2,400 feet. Grenache is planted near the top of the hill where it basks in the afternoon sun.
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| Alcohol: | 15.7% |
| pH: | 3.69 |
| Acidity g/L: | 5.4 |
| Cellaring: | 18 months in 30% new French oak, 70% neutral French oak |
| Bottling Date: | June 2022 |
| Production: | 181 cases |
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Food Pairings
Prime Rib, Beef Tips in Mole Sauce, Wild Boar Sausage with Cherry Reduction, Grilled Eggplant
- Heirloom Tomato Salad with Oranges, Goat Feta, Olives and Tarragon
- Balsamic-Marinated Pork Chops & Grilled Peaches
- Spicy Ash Roasted Vegetables Escalivada
Wine Awards and Accolades
- 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast