La Marea 2015 Besson Vineyard Old Vine Grenache (Santa Clara Valley)

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

There’s a distinctive old-school quality that comes from these century-old vines, which make a slightly lighter wine with intriguing, almost pre-aged aromas of dried cherry, balsamic raspberry and salt-and-pepper spice. The palate is driven by a crushed rock texture and a bright acidity that drives deep into the finish, with flavors of aged cola and dried red fruit. It’s even greater with a slight chill.