2022 Grenache
Starfield Estate El Dorado AVA
Tasting Notes
The 2022 vintage of Grenache is fresh, floral, & contains a surprising depth of red and black fruits. It opens with a powerful bouquet, rich with rose petal, mountain lilac, & fresh tobacco leaf, accented by spicy notes of nutmeg & white pepper. The palate is just as lush as the nose, but with moderate weight and great energy. A broad entry of classic notes of dried strawberry, freshly picked blueberry, & ripe mulberry, underscored by earthy notes of ground clove, tarragon, & toasted oak. Taut, dusty tannins weave in and out of the concentrated fruit flavors, leading to a long, lingering finish. This is a perfect dinner wine & is drinking quite well now but will continue to age & evolve until 2030.
Wine Profile
| Grape Variety: |
100% Grenache |
| Appellation: | El Dorado AVA |
| Vineyard: | Starfield Estate |
| Vines: | Planted 2013-2015 |
| Elevation & Site: | 2,300-2,400 feet. Grenache is planted near the top of the hill where it basks in the afternoon sun. |
| Alcohol: | 14.9% |
| pH: | 3.60 |
| Acidity g/L: | 6.02 |
| Cellaring: | 18 months in 16% new French oak and 84% neutral French oak |
| Bottling Date: | May 2024 |
| Production: | 326 cases |
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Food Pairings
Chicken Biryani, Duck Confit, Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola, Grilled Spiced Halloumi and Watermelon Skewers, Shephards Pie, Lamb with Tzatziki Sauce, Farro with Roasted Wild Mushrooms