COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache
PRODUCER
A Tribute To Grace Wine Company
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara County Grenache 2022 is a 100% Grenache wine from Santa Barbara County, California. Founded by Angela Osborne, A Tribute to Grace Wine Company is named after her grandmother and aims to create wines that embody grace and a close connection to nature. The wine is a blend from two distinct microclimates within Santa Barbara County: the high-desert Highlands vineyard and the Curtis vineyard in Foxen Canyon. This approach, along with inspiration from Fonsalette, contributes to the wine's complexity and structure. The 2022 vintage is noted for its bright, aromatic, and translucent character.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€42
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Inspired by the legendary Fonsalette from Chateau Rayas.
Fact 02
Grapes sourced from two distinct microclimates: Highlands and Curtis.
Fact 03
Angela Osborne's winemaking journey began with a dream in California.
Fact 04
Winery named in honor of winemaker's grandmother, Grace.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
A Tribute to Grace Santa Barbara County Grenache 2022 is made from 100% Grenache grapes. The fruit is sourced from two distinct microclimates within Santa Barbara County: the Highlands vineyard and the Curtis vineyard. The winemaking process involves destemming the fruit and fermenting each lot separately. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 16 months in neutral French oak barrels. The producer emphasizes biodynamic farming practices and a philosophy of minimal intervention to capture the authentic expression of the terroir.
