You'll love this medium body wine with bright acidity packed with aromas of orange rind, raspberry and hints of tobacco herbs.
DESCRIPTION:
A classic variety of the Rhone valley, our non-vintage Temecula Valley Grenache is medium bodied with soft tannins and light acidity.
WINE MAKING NOTES:
Grape Blend: 100% Grenache
TA: 5.41 gm/L | PH: 3.90 | RS: 0.89 | Alcohol: 15.3%
Fermentation: Stainless Tank | Oak:N/A | Oak age:N/A | Harvest Brix: 29.1 (average) | Bottle Date: January 30 ,2023 | Cases Produced: 945 | Maturity: now until 2025
FLAVOR AND AROMA NOTES:
Aromas of dried stawberries, spicy anise and orange rind contribute to the nose with flavors of cherry, oak and light tobacco on the palate.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
Recommended pairings include baked figs stuffed with gorgonzola and drizzled with spicey honey; pizza topped with marinated grilled vegetables, feta and herbs pasta tossed with mixed olives and sundried tomatos or grilled salmon skewers interlaced with bacon.
WINEMAKER - Kestutis Vizgirda
Kestutis "Gus" Vizgirda believes the secret to good winemaking begins in the vineyard. That's why throughout the growing season you will find him touring the rows of varietals and envisioning the kinds of wines he will produce from the harvest. For over two decades, Vizgirda has worked at several local wineries, working with some of the Valley's best winemakers to refine his craft. Today, he has developed his own unique approach to making wine and has won gold medals for several of his varietals.
In addition to serving as Wilson Creek's Winemaker, Vizgirda teaches wine classes at Mt. San Jacinto College and San Diego State University Extended Studies campus. He is also a judge at several local and international wine competitions.
