2005 Grenache, Santa Barbara County

The 2005 Grenache, Santa Barbara County. A gripping medium-dark wine with plum -cola-strawberry nose, flavors of spice, a complex, high-tannin mouth feel, and a lingering finish. Made with fruit from the Thompson and Stolpman Vineyards. An extremely low yield again in 2005 gives the wine power. New Tablas Creek and Alban grape clones make the wine deeper and more aromatic than in the past. The Davis 1 clone adds notes of strawberry and cola, plus its characteristic mouth “grip”. Eight percent Syrah is blended in to ensure a core of fruit flavors and a supple mouth feel. Twelve older French and American Oak barrels were used allowing the native grape tannins show through to fill your palate. (302 cases produced – very limited)