Very good Grenache from Applegate Valley, Oregon. Cherry and lanolin aromas with spicy and floral notes, the nose reminds me of a Russian River Pinot noir. On the palate, it shows cherry, cranberry, and red apple, with mild tannins, a silky texture and med+ finish. Was excellent with Five Spice chicken, and sauteed greens sprinkled with Marash pepper flakes. This is not chunky or syrupy like many Grenaches (in my opinion); on the contrary, this pretty red is lithe and complex and interesting.
Very good Grenache from Applegate Valley, Oregon. Cherry and lanolin aromas with spicy and floral notes, the nose reminds me of a Russian River Pinot noir. On the palate, it shows cherry, cranberry, and red apple, with mild tannins, a silky texture and med+ finish. Was excellent with Five Spice chicken, and sauteed greens sprinkled with Marash pepper flakes. This is not chunky or syrupy like many Grenaches (in my opinion); on the contrary, this pretty red is lithe and complex and interesting.
Mar 14th, 2017