A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara County Grenache 2018

A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara County Grenache 2018

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"A very Pinot Noir-esque wine. Lighter than what you might otherwise think that Grenache is or can be. It is loaded with bright red cherries, plums and red currants on the nose. I am just in love with the beautiful cherry blossom and subtle fennel or anise notes in the background. The palate is Pinot Noir in weight and tannin. It has lively acidity but plenty of fruit concentration."

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

A Tribute to Grace

A Tribute to Grace is a winery that you need to get to know. Headed by Angela Osborne, a NZ-born winemaker who moved to California in 2006 with the dream of of making Grenache. She did plenty of research into the perfect climates for Grenache from Spain to France to Australia and the US, where finally she decided on the Santa Barbara region of southern California. Grace is Angela's grandmother and each and every wine showcases, so well, Angela’s passion for wine and love for her family, in particular her grandmother. 

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Grenache

Grenache is the French name, and Garnacha the Spanish, of this great red grape varietal which is the most planted red grape variety in the world. It is the leading grape of the wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and many of the wines from the south of France. It is also known across Spain but most famous for being part of the red blend that makes up Rioja reds.

 

--------THE REGION--------

California

California is the United States of America's largest and most important wine region. It produces 90% of the USA's total production - with the fair majority of that being red wines. Since it is 'always sunny in California' it is the perfect region to grow red grapes that need a lot of heat to ripen up. This has led to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and an Italian grape varietal: Primitivo (Californian's call it Zinfandel) being the most important red grapes. Chardonnay is the leading white followed by Sauvignon Blanc.