2009 Dry Stack Vineyard

Grenache

BENNETT VALLEYsonoma county

ALLOCATION LIST: $35.10
RETAIL: $39.00

Please note, currently this wine has been fully allocated!
If you reduce this wine allocation, it may be lost.

Tasting Notes – SPECIAL BOTTLING

The cool 2009 growing season and early rains offered many surprises in Bennett Valley and one was how well the Grenache from Dry Stack vineyard performed compared to the Syrah. As the Grenache evolved in barrel, we fell in love with it and decided to bottle a single-varietal vineyard designate to share with pre-release members and select restaurants.

Pale ruby in color, with amazing clarity for a wine that was neither fined nor filtered, this cool-climate Grenache has a stunning nose of fresh strawberry, jasmine, white pepper, damp earth and an herbal medley of basil and thyme. The palate is smooth and elegant, revealing bright red cherry, more strawberry and white pepper, along with hints of rose petal and a wonderful minerality. The lighter and “prettier” side of Grenache, with remarkable persistence and the acidity and tannin to age for many years to come. If you’re a fan of Grenache and find yourself drawn to the spicy, savory and herbal layers found in our Small Town Pinot, this is definitely a wine for you!

Drinking Windows

Prime drinking: late 2012 to 2016
Graceful ageability: 2018+

Analysis

pH: 3.71

TA: 6.0 g/L

Alcohol: 14.1%

Bottling: April 15, 2011
Pre-Release: Fall 2011
Retail Release: Spring 2012
Total Produced: 96 cases

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