This one started as a component in a GSM blending trial and simply refused to sit down. The Grenache kept out-charming the blend, so Prospice let it stand alone. The 2023 comes on bright and open-handed: strawberry, raspberry, dried cherry, the kind of red-fruit lift that makes a glass disappear faster than you planned. Sometimes the best wine in the room is the one that was never supposed to be a wine at all.
Tasting Notes
During GSM blending trials, we found ourselves gravitating toward the Grenache component on its own. With the growing enthusiasm for Grenache worldwide, we decided to embrace it wholeheartedly with this varietal bottling. This wine offers an lively bouquet that bursts with strawberry, raspberry, and dried cherry, all laced with an intriguing herbal nuance. As it evolves in the glass, the nose develops a slightly candied quality, reminiscent of pie filling, accompanied by bright hints of blood orange and orange blossom. On the palate, it displays the characteristic lightness and suppleness of Washington Grenache, with red fruit flavors taking center stage. The midpalate is enhanced by excellent texture and structure, thanks to generous use of whole-cluster fermentation. A good swirl and some time to breathe will permit this wine to reveal to you its full complexity and charm.
