Sparkman Cellars

Wonderland Grenache

9.010 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Washington, 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
Amy Morgan

Everyone likes a story and what hit home about this wine for me had nothing to do with the wine but had to do with him being unapologetic for who he is. His personality matches his wines, big, bold, voluptuous and completely intoxicating (in a good way). The quote that hooked me in? "Ballet lessons aren't cheap, why should my wines be?" As a parent in this business (who also pays for very expensive ballet lessons) I feel you. The wine has pronounced intensity on both the nose and palate of ripe primary fruits (red and black cherries, rhubarb, blackberries, ripe red currants) with an awesome cinnamon stick and black peppercorn notes.big and bold with great acidity, rich ripe tannins and a long finish. Total crowd pleaser, just like him!

Everyone likes a story and what hit home about this wine for me had nothing to do with the wine but had to do with him being unapologetic for who he is. His personality matches his wines, big, bold, voluptuous and completely intoxicating (in a good way). The quote that hooked me in? "Ballet lessons aren't cheap, why should my wines be?" As a parent in this business (who also pays for very expensive ballet lessons) I feel you. The wine has pronounced intensity on both the nose and palate of ripe primary fruits (red and black cherries, rhubarb, blackberries, ripe red currants) with an awesome cinnamon stick and black peppercorn notes.big and bold with great acidity, rich ripe tannins and a long finish. Total crowd pleaser, just like him!

Jul 15th, 2015
Brad Hemmer

2011 - tart fruit, baking spice, just a hint of sweet vanilla. Also hint of black licorice throwing me off.

2011 - tart fruit, baking spice, just a hint of sweet vanilla. Also hint of black licorice throwing me off.

Jan 10th, 2015
Sofia Garza

My favorite red by far!

My favorite red by far!

Jan 10th, 2016
Kathy Wilson

Best Grenache I've had! Tastes of red fruit and slight tobacco. Price point is mid $30's

Best Grenache I've had! Tastes of red fruit and slight tobacco. Price point is mid $30's

Jan 4th, 2016
Kristin Conklin

Smooth. Peppery.

Smooth. Peppery.

Jun 9th, 2013
Spencer Nohe

Spencer had this 8 years ago

Spencer had this 8 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2017
Norm Drouillard

Norm had this 7 years ago

Norm had this 7 years ago

May 27th, 2017
Cordon James

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Cordon had this 8 years ago

Nov 26th, 2016
Audrey Kirkwood

Audrey had this 9 years ago

Audrey had this 9 years ago

Feb 6th, 2016
erin galloway

erin had this 9 years ago

erin had this 9 years ago

Jan 31st, 2016