93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
92 Points - Vinous
Rich and flavorful as with prior vintages, they blended a little Syrah into the mix, adding structure and depth to the palate. Prevailing on the nose are dark berry aromas with baking spices, vanilla and anise. Bright strawberry and cherry dominate the palate, rounded out with notes of white pepper, currant and dark chocolate.
The intense nature of this Grenache lends itself to be paired with braised or smoked meat. Also delicious with a cassoulet or a classic charcuterie board.
Vineyard
Rodney's Vineyard is a well-regarded wine from Santa Barbara, California, located on the Fess Parker Home Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley, producing single-vineyard Grenache wines noted for complexity and a layered mouthfeel. These grapes are often described with notes of black cherry, peppery herbs, and gamey black fruits, offering an elegant and seamless experience.
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Varietal Composition: 85% Grenache, 15% Syrah
Vineyard Source: 100% Rodney's Vineyard (Blocks P1, P2, F1) located on the Fess Parker home ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley
Harvest Dates: 10/21 - 11/2/21
Aging: Aged 21 months in 100% 500L French oak Puncheons, of which 45% were new
Cooperage: Leroi, Mercurey, Atelier
Harvest Brix: 23.4 - 25.7
Acid: 0.490 g/100mLl
pH: 3.68
Alcohol: 14.7%
Production: 580 cases
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