2018 Aviatrix Grenache

Blend: 90% Grenache (El Dorado), 10% Syrah (Napa Valley)

AVA: El Dorado County (California foothills)

Harvest dates: 9/13 & 9/24, 2018

Some Chemistry: 15% alc. T.A. 5.85, pH 3.69

100% French oak barrels 15% new, 85% used 1-2x, for 22 months

Bottling date: June 23, 2020  

Release date:  May 21, 2021 

Production: 159 cases

Tasting Notes: 2018 Aviatrix Grenache (tasted 5/17/21 by HPB)

This beautiful Grenache comes from the foothills of California in El Dorado County. It is garnet in color with very enticing aromas of plums, dried herbs, earth, French Oak, and rose petals. Flavors mirror the aromatics in a wine that flows across the palate – lush, soft and juicy, with concentrated flavors of cherries and plums. Restrained tannins add structure and texture without heaviness. This reminds me of wines from the Rhone region of France. Very tasty & easy to love - I hope you do!