2022 Grenache
Tasting Notes
Our 2022 Grenache is a medium-full-bodied wine with vibrant, bright red fruit aromas. Notes of raspberry, strawberry preserves, grenadine, and pomegranate fill the glass. It enters the palate with a silky texture and balanced acidity, followed by secondary flavors of cranberry, cherry juice, and a hint of white pepper. The finish reveals a blend of mixed berry flavors that linger on the palate, accented by a touch of creamy, sweet toasted oak.
Awards
2021 Vintage - 90 Points, Vinous
Vineyard Designation
100% Estate Grown
Vintage Notes
The 2022 vintage in the Yakima Valley was a bit of a roller coaster. A mild winter extended into spring with early frost periods and winter-like conditions in April. The cool spring delayed bud break by a few weeks and caused delayed growth in the vineyard as we moved into summer. Each vineyard block was meticulously managed to ensure a ripe crop by harvest. We lowered clusters per vine and allowed for more sunlight exposure. By mid-July, temperatures finally started warming up and led to record growth in a short amount of time. Fortunately, warm summer temperatures extended into fall, helping to lengthen the growing season and allowing the grapes to continue to ripen. Harvest ended up being delayed approximately three weeks from a typical year. We gratefully did not experience any fall frost events, so the grapes had extended hang time on the vines to achieve optimal ripeness and excellent flavor development. Overall, the 2022 vintage displays ripe flavors, bountiful fruit aro- mas, and balanced acidity. The wines can be enjoyed in their youth, or they can cellar for many years to come.
Winemaking Notes
Sourced from our estate vineyard, the Grenache grapes were harvested in early October at optimal ripeness, destemmed without crushing, and meticulously sorted to ensure only the cleanest fruit reached the fermenters. They underwent a 48-hour cold soak in a concrete tank, followed by warming and inoculation with a selected yeast strain to start fermentation, enhancing the wine’s aromatics and minerality. We used a gentle extraction method, with only two aerated pump-overs per day at 84 to 87°F, allowing the grapes to ferment on their skins for about 15 days. After fermentation, the juice was drained, and the skins were gently pressed for remaining juice. The wine was then transferred to large-format French oak barrels for malolactic fermentation, with lees stirred twice a month for two months for added roundness and finesse. Aged for approximately 21 months in 100% French oak—40% new and 60% two-year-old barrels—this Grenache was crafted to highlight its beautiful fruit characteristics without overwhelming oak influence.
Food Pairing
Smoky BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders with Tangy Coleslaw
Grilled Flank Steak with Creamy Polenta and Herb-Roasted Tomatoes
Herb-Infused Roasted Chicken or Turkey with Cranberry Glaze
Savory Gnocchi with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Classic, Savory Shepherd's Pie
Ravioli filled with Roasted Pumpkin topped with Sage-Butter Sauce
Creamy Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Fresh Herbs
Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Toasted Baguette Slices
Dark Chocolate Tart garnished with Fresh Berries and Sea Salt
- Varietal Composition: 100% Grenache
- Appellation: Yakima Valley
- Aging / Barrel Program: 21 months in 100% large-format French oak barrels (40% new, 60% two-year-old)
- Cases Produced: 126 cases
- Alcohol: 14.0%
- pH: 3.59
- Acidity: 5.8g/L
- Ageability: Enjoy now through 2038, with optimal maturity around 2032.