2021 No Girls La Paciencia Vineyard Grenache [WE98][WA95+][JS95][JD94]

"This fantastic Grenache could reunite America if served everywhere with beef stew and crusty bread. Garrigue-like aromas of rosemary and thyme unite with the salinity of a Mediterranean sea breeze and a dollop of black cherries. Boysenberry, barbecued pork and white-button mushroom flavors join with a clean mouthfeel and crisp acidity." 

"Opening to a slightly minty and herbal nose, the 2021 Grenache la Paciencia Vineyard presents dusty potpourri notes, wilted lavender, hints of black raspberry and spiced plum aromas. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals a soft prickle from recessed gas, so I recommend decanting in the first five years of its life. With further aeration, the wine reveals additional layers of complexity with earthy, tertiary notes beneath the dusty red fruit expression. Culminating in a delightfully food-friendly finish, this Grenache is poised to age gracefully until its 15th birthday. The wine aged 21 months in neutral French demi-muids and foudre. Only 4,140 bottles were produced." 

"Drenched in blackberry jam, cocoa and grilled plums, this full-bodied wine combines light earthy, meaty notes with all that fruit. Fermented with the stems. Balanced by moderate tannins and a dash of natural acidity, it’s easy to enjoy. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 94 Points 

"Awesome aromatics of kirsch, wild strawberries, game, dried mushrooms, and rose petals all emerge from the 2021 Grenache La Paciencia Vineyard, a medium-bodied Grenache with a lively, elegant mouthfeel, beautiful balance, and outstanding length. It's never the biggest or richest expression of the variety but shines for its incredible complexity and finesse. Drink this any time over the coming decade."