2020 Grenache
Starfield Estate El Dorado AVA
Tasting Notes
The 2020 vintage of Grenache is bold, sumptuous, & holds nothing back. It opens with a powerful bouquet, rich with maraschino cherry, cassis, & cola nut, accented by nutmeg, cinnamon, & oregano. The palate is just as lush as the nose, but with moderate weight. A broad entry of classic notes of dried strawberry, Bing cherry, & raspberry, underscored by earthy tones of ground clove, fresh oregano, & thyme. Taut, dusty tannins weave in and out of the concentrated fruit flavors, leading to a long, lingering finish. This is a perfect dinner wine & is drinking quite well now, but will develop for a couple years in the cellar. Drink now through 2024.
Wine Profile
| Grape Variety: |
100% Grenache |
| 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. |
| Alcohol: | 14.9% |
| pH: | 3.54 |
| Acidity g/L: | 5.7 |
| Cellaring: | 18 months in 100% neutral French oak |
| Bottling Date: | June 2022 |
| Production: | 101 cases |
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Food Pairings
Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola, Grilled Spiced Halloumi and Watermelon Skewers, Shephards Pie, Lamb with Tzatziki Sauce
Wine Awards and Accolades
- 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
- Best of Class - San Francisco Chronicle
- Gold - Dan Berger's International Wine Competition