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2023 Florez Wines 'Pope's Smoke' Grenache, Santa Cruz Mountains, USA
$34.99
During my ‘stage’(internship) in Burgundy 2014, I was presented with a blind wine and asked what I thought of it. It stood out immediately with perfumed, ripe strawberries and violet florality. An unctuous palate that performed a beautiful high wire act of being powerful while remaining silky and light. I really had no idea of the variety but I did know by my gut instinct it was a special wine. I guessed Pinot Noir, as I was in Burgundy after all. It was a 2005 Grenache from Chateau Rayas. I had never heard of the domaine at the time. I was quickly educated on the winery and their most esteemed 100% Grenache. Ever since that tasting, I took a serious interest in the potential of Grenache. It is a variety I have worked with since the inception of florèz. Through experience I have observed Grenache is one of the most terroir influenced grapes I have ever worked with. Each vineyard I have worked with has created a distinctly different wine.
Expression
A garnet red with an engaging and unique aromatic profile of beeswax, red licorice, and strawberry. The palate is dense with red fruit and a mouthwatering finish. 13.1% ABV
-From the winemaker
Specs
- Country United States
- Region California
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Florez
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Grenache
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Braised Things, Pizza Night, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Wild Side, No Sulfur, West Coast, Red Fruit
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