2023 Grenache

77% Grenache 12% Syrah 11% Mourvedre

The long, cool growing season resulted in the best vintage for all of our Grenache vineyard blocks in 20 years. Moderate and dry weather in September and October extended the fruit ripening "hang time" giving us dark and structured Grenache with intense fruit. Syrah and Mourvedre add a dimension of complexity and structure reminiscent of our favorite Gigondas in the Southern Rhone.

Our Grenache vines were planted in 1998 to three Chateuneuf Du Pape clones. The Syrah and Mourvedre comes from vines also planted in 1998. After a 5-day cold-soak, we ferment our grenache in small open top concrete and stainless steel tanks. We then press in a small basket press and age the wine in 620 gallon foudre and 3 -4 year-old French oak barrels.

The '23 Grenache has remarkably deep color, with the classic aromas and flavors of the best Southern Rhone wines - raspberry liquer, cherry and blackberry fruit with licorice and spice.  If you are an Unti Grenache fan, the 2023 is a MUST have, as this richly  textured wine  will easily age for 4 to 7 years.