Hundred Knot Grenache 2019
91 POINTS
Sunset Magazine
Tasting Notes
There’s nothing quite like the smell of Grenache, especially when it's farmed organically from the famous Rossi Ranch. A medley of wild strawberries, gardenias, milk chocolate, warm earth, iron ore, smoked meat, pine trees and pepper transition into a palate full of red fruits, crushed minerals, and baker’s chocolate. Aged in 20% new French oak, the Grenache is co-fermented with Mourvèdre and topped with a splash of Syrah for some added weight and heft. The result is a densely elegant liquid interpretation that perfectly showcases why Rhone varietals have found a true home in the hills of the Sonoma Valley.
Pairing
Rack of lamb, pan-roasted veal chop, Holiday dinners, roasted root vegetables and Ramen
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
GSM
Appellation
Sonoma Valley
Acid
5.2 g/l
pH
3.7
Aging
10 month elevage in 20% new French oak
Bottling Date
8/10/2020
Residual Sugar
0.2 g/l
Alcohol %
15
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A medley of wild strawberries, gardenias, milk chocolate, warm earth, iron ore, smoked meat, pine trees and pepper transition into a palate full of red fruits, crushed minerals, and baker’s chocolate.
Vineyard Notes
The result is a densely elegant liquid interpretation that perfectly showcases why Rhone varietals have found a true home in the hills of the Sonoma Valley. Rossi Ranch Vineyard. Red iron rich soils.
Production Notes
Mourvèdre and Grenache co-fermented. Mourvèdre whole cluster foot tread in open top fermentors, then de-stemmed with Grenache added on top. Syrah from same vineyard, fermented whole cluster and blended before bottling. Twice a day delestage during peak of ferment. 33 days on skins.
Food Pairing Notes
Rack of lamb, pan-roasted veal chop, Holiday dinners, roasted root vegetables and Ramen
Other Notes
SF Chronicle Wine Competition: Gold
Sunset Magazine: 91 points
