2022 Grenache
This is our second vintage of our stunning Italian clone of Grenache and the first time its being offered in our online shop.
The 2022 growing season in Paso Robles offered both challenges and rewards, ultimately shaping a vintage of remarkable concentration and character. A warm spring supported even flowering and fruit set, while summer heatwaves, including a notable one in early September, accelerated ripening. The region's cool nights helped preserve acidity and balance, ensuring freshness alongside the intense fruit.
with beguiling aromas of dark cola, seamlessly interwoven with the richness of ripe black plum and the gentle sweetness of sun-kissed fresh fig. These inviting scents set the stage for a complex and layered experience.
On the palate, the lush essence of baked boysenberry takes center stage, delivering a velvety and sumptuous texture that unfolds with every sip. Dark fruit flavors are intricately complemented by the nuanced warmth of chai spices, creating a multidimensional profile that balances opulence with finesse.
This Cannonau concludes with an enduring and elegant finish. The bold, vivid flavors linger, showcasing a harmonious blend of dark cola, black plum, fresh fig, baked boysenberry, and chai spices. The 2022 vintage exemplifies Paso Robles’ resilience and character, leaving an indelible impression of sophistication and depth.
- Appellation:
- Willow Creek District
- Varietal:
- 100% Grenache - Cannonau Clone
- Aging:
- Refined for 8 months in neutral oak and matured in bottle.
- Alcohol:
- 14.5 %
- ph:
- 3.45
- Titratable Acidity:
- 6.1 g/L
- Residual Sugar:
- 0.03%
- Production:
- 47 Cases
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“This is my favorite winery and wine-tasting experience in Paso! I go here three times a year because the wine is unparalleled, and the experience that both the owner and staff provide is exceptional. You must try Pelletiere!!”Carolina M.
“Our favorite winery in Paso! Great people and great wine! ”Alec B.
“The Pelletiere Estate 2022 Grenache is absolutely delicious, with a delightful finish that rivals some of the best Old World Grenache we've had in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.”Bill H.
“A hidden gem, Pelletiere Estate Vineyard and Winery produces some of the best wine I've found in Paso.”Ron M.
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