Curran
Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Gris
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Curran Wines – Grenache Gris Rosé / 2024
Santa Barbara County AVA – California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A distinctive rosé crafted from 100% Grenache Gris, produced by the rosé de saignée method. From Santa Barbara County, this wine offers a pale rose quartz hue with a structure that balances freshness and elegance.
Aromas & Flavors
Strawberry, wild raspberries, and honeysuckle up front. Layers of red citrus zest, white peach, and faint herbal notes add to its refreshing complexity.
Mouthfeel
Crisp and zippy, yet supported by a fine silky texture with a lingering, mineral-driven finish. Refreshing but not simple, this rosé shows a lot of finesse.
Food Pairings
Versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own, but pairs beautifully with seafood, chilled soups, braised meats, barbecued ribs, or summer brunch staples like bacon and quiche.
Verdict
An elegant rosé with real depth, showing off the potential of Grenache Gris in Santa Barbara terroir. Structured, flavorful, and seasonally perfect.
Did You Know?
Grenache Gris is a rare pink-skinned mutation of Grenache, most often found in southern France. Seeing it crafted as a rosé de saignée in California is unusual, and adds extra color and concentration compared to the direct-press method used in most rosés.
Curran Wines – Grenache Gris Rosé / 2024
Santa Barbara County AVA – California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A distinctive rosé crafted from 100% Grenache Gris, produced by the rosé de saignée method. From Santa Barbara County, this wine offers a pale rose quartz hue with a structure that balances freshness and elegance.
Aromas & Flavors
Strawberry, wild raspberries, and honeysuckle up front. Layers of red citrus zest, white peach, and faint herbal notes add to its refreshing complexity.
Mouthfeel
Crisp and zippy, yet supported by a fine silky texture with a lingering, mineral-driven finish. Refreshing but not simple, this rosé shows a lot of finesse.
Food Pairings
Versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own, but pairs beautifully with seafood, chilled soups, braised meats, barbecued ribs, or summer brunch staples like bacon and quiche.
Verdict
An elegant rosé with real depth, showing off the potential of Grenache Gris in Santa Barbara terroir. Structured, flavorful, and seasonally perfect.
Did You Know?
Grenache Gris is a rare pink-skinned mutation of Grenache, most often found in southern France. Seeing it crafted as a rosé de saignée in California is unusual, and adds extra color and concentration compared to the direct-press method used in most rosés.