J. Scott Cellars 2009 Grenache (Rogue Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Grenache Oregon
Winery: J. Scott Cellars / Rogue Valley

This is plenty ripe, with alcohol just under 15%. Fruit flavors are a little over the top, getting into pruney, or at least a cooked, compote character. But you’ll find berries galore, the acidity to balance and a streak of bark in the tannins.