2018 Rose of Grenache – Spear Vineyards

Single vineyard, single varietal, same headache*.

On the nose: Wild berries, strawberry jam. Chalky.
Palate: Ripe currants, strawberries, raspberries. Minerals.

Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills
Vineyard: Spear Vineyards (Organically-grown grapes.)
Brix at Harvest: 20.5
Aging: 24-hours skin contact. Foot stomped. Aged on the lees for 5 months; neutral barrels.
Alcohol: 11.5%
Bottling Date: February 2018

*The winery work. Not the hangover.