Ampelos

Ampelos Vineyard Delta Grenache

8.75 ratings
8.61 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.6

Good stuff, lighter and more approachable than I'm used to from this producer, but it packs enough flavor and balanced tannins to stand up to food.

Good stuff, lighter and more approachable than I'm used to from this producer, but it packs enough flavor and balanced tannins to stand up to food.

Nov 1st, 2014
Stephen Pierron

New producer that was unfamiliar to me, but this bottle has left me intrigued and interested to try more. Very generous and thoughtful gift from a coworker and friend. Dark red hue, medium acidity, with floral, candied cherries, strawberry, black pepper, vanilla, baking spices, and cinnamon notes. The french oak is evident on the palate (my guess 40% new French Oak). Surprisingly very smooth with refined tannins. Age has done this bottle justice. My wife loved it! (Happy Wife, Happy Life). Thanks Ryan! Looks like this was my 500th wine!

New producer that was unfamiliar to me, but this bottle has left me intrigued and interested to try more. Very generous and thoughtful gift from a coworker and friend. Dark red hue, medium acidity, with floral, candied cherries, strawberry, black pepper, vanilla, baking spices, and cinnamon notes. The french oak is evident on the palate (my guess 40% new French Oak). Surprisingly very smooth with refined tannins. Age has done this bottle justice. My wife loved it! (Happy Wife, Happy Life). Thanks Ryan! Looks like this was my 500th wine!

Oct 24th, 2019
Alexis Fuentes

Dry and fruity

Dry and fruity

Nov 15th, 2015
Jason Keefer

Jason had this 10 years ago

Jason had this 10 years ago

Feb 12th, 2015
Gail G
8.8

Gail had this 10 years ago

Gail had this 10 years ago

Dec 16th, 2014