Back in 1996, our decision to plant Grenache was all about passion. Our intention was to make a Chateauneuf du Pape-styled blend. We were the first to plant Grenache here in Fair Play, so we were only guessing it might taste interesting emerging from our decomposed granite soil. After tasting our first cuvée from barrel in 1999, we pivoted from a blend to crafting a varietal Grenache. We were among the first wave of California wineries to do so, and set out to educate our visitors as we poured countless first tastes of a serious varietal Grenache. Fast forward to now, Grenache is a given! Our 2022 offers us lively fresh cherries, white pepper, espresso, and a splash of creamy oak aromatics, with pretty milk chocolate, flakey cherry pie flavors, and a buttery, long finish. Hints of its decomposed granite origins show up everywhere. This will be beautiful with treats from the ocean, creamy cheeses, yet with enough density to pair with your Holiday dinners. Farmed organically, bottled without filtration.