Lava Vine

Suisun Valley Grenache

8.32 ratings
-no pro ratings
Suisun Valley, North Coast, California, USA
Grenache
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
John D
8.7

Initially nope. Very disjointed with a lot of interesting bits but so much not tied together that we had to set it aside. Too young and just not ready. 3 hours in a decanter, with some aggressive aeration and it started to come together. Still very acidic and not quite together but some very nice sweet red fruits starting coming out and showing a lot of promise. Right now it's a decent wine but with 3-5 years in the bottle it should come together and be lovely. I'd feel good cellaring 5-6 bottles and waiting for them.

Initially nope. Very disjointed with a lot of interesting bits but so much not tied together that we had to set it aside. Too young and just not ready. 3 hours in a decanter, with some aggressive aeration and it started to come together. Still very acidic and not quite together but some very nice sweet red fruits starting coming out and showing a lot of promise. Right now it's a decent wine but with 3-5 years in the bottle it should come together and be lovely. I'd feel good cellaring 5-6 bottles and waiting for them.

Oct 26th, 2013
Jacob K

Jacob had this 8 years ago

Jacob had this 8 years ago

May 22nd, 2017