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Margerum Grenache Santa Barbara County 2022
(Santa Barbara County, California) - [WE 93] [VM 92] [WS 92]
Regular price $40.00 Sale price $32.97 Save $7.03
Notes from the Winemaker:
The Santa Barbara County Grenache is made up of fruit sourced from several top vineyard sites within Ballard Canyon, Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez Valley. The fruit is de-stemmed and fermented in 1.5-ton open top fermenters, where gentle punch downs are conducted 3-5 times daily to allow gradual extraction of color and tannin from the skins. A cool and long fermentation retains fruit aromatics and increases flavor concentration. A soft pressing yields a wine full of complex tannins before maturing in neutral French oak puncheons. The wine is then aged for 14 months in neutral 500-liter French oak puncheons.
Alcohol: 15%
Ratings & Reviews
"This is a lush style of Grenache, starting with appealing aromas of black raspberry, loads of purple flower and a spicy cardamom kick. The palate stays light on its feet, while delivering ripe flavors of blackberry cream soda, chai spice and hibiscus tea." - February 19, 2024, M.K.
92 Points - Vinous Media
"The 2022 Grenache (Santa Barbara County) is another absolute delight in this range. Aromatic, vibrant and sculpted, the 2022 captures so much varietal character in the racy style that is such a Margerum signature. Crushed flowers, red/purplish fruit and a kick of blood orange linger." - June 30, 2024, Antonio Galloni
92 Points - Wine Spectator
"Lilting and vibrant, with zesty raspberry, smoked pepper and garrigue accents that build richness toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 562 cases made." - April 29, 2024, Tim Fish