2019 Grenache - Colson Canyon Vineyard, Santa Barbara County
93 points - Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast
The 2019 Grenache - Colson Canyon Vineyard is a Grenache that's light on its feet, with luscious red fruit on the nose and subtle notes of eucalyptus and menthol. On the palate, this wine glides softly across the palate and stays bright with tangy acid on the finish, leaving you wanting another sip! Soft tannins, acai fruit, cherry cordial and old-fashioned wax-bottle candy make this wine interesting and incredibly food-friendly. -Matt Brady, Winemaker
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal | 100% Grenache |
| Appellation | Santa Barbara County |
| Vineyard | Colson Canyon Vineyard |
| Harvest Date | 09/28/2019 |
| Acid | 6.5 g/L |
| PH | 3.48 |
| Aging | 16 months in 100% neutral French oak |
| Fermentation | Native Yeast |
| Alcohol | 12.60% |
| Wine Style | 25% Whole Cluster |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 02/01/2021 |
| Cases Produced | 96 |
93 points - Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast
"Light in the glass like most everything from this winery, this hard-to-get Grenache begins with fresh aromas of pomegranate, strawberry and carnations, but it's the crushed sandstone streak that provides a unique identity. The palate snaps with rose and raspberry flavors, as chalky tannins carry the light yet complex wine into a tense finish." -Matt Kettmann
91 points - Wine & Spirits - selected as a Top 100 winery in 2022!
"The fruit for this tiny-production wine grows at a cool vineyard east of Santa Maria owned by Joey Tensley. A light and spicy grenache, this has demonstrative scents of cardamom and cranberry, then leans darker toward cherry and strawberry in its flavors. With suede-like tannins and fresh acidity, it has enough grip for a pork braise." -P.J.C.
