La Marea 2014 Old Vine Besson Vineyard Grenache (Santa Clara Valley)

Country: US / Old Vine Besson Vineyard
Variety: Grenache California
Winery: La Marea / Santa Clara Valley

Ian Brand is a student of old vines, and it shows in this bottling from a century-old vineyard about 20 minutes south of San Jose. Rose petals, potpourri, dried strawberry and hibiscus-laced rooibos tea aromas transport one back to an old perfumery shop. Then the palate combines the woody tea spices with tart red berries, tarragon and dewy herbs. Fascinating stuff.