COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
PRODUCER
Andremily Wines
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2020 Andremily Grenache is a red wine from California, produced by Andremily Wines. The blend comprises 78% Grenache, 12% Mourvèdre, and 10% Syrah, with fruit sourced from various vineyards in Santa Barbara County, including the producer's Slide Hill estate, Alta Mesa Vineyard, and Larner Vineyard, as well as the G2 vineyard in Paso Robles. The 2020 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions, including heatwaves and wildfires, which influenced the growing season. Andremily Wines was founded by Jim Binns, who previously worked at Sine Qua Non. The winery's name is derived from his children, Andrew and Emily, and the winemaking philosophy emphasizes reverence for nature and sustainable practices.
ALCOHOL
15.3%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after winemaker Jim Binns' children, Andrew and Emily.
Fact 02
Fruit sourced from multiple esteemed Santa Barbara County vineyards.
Fact 03
Fermented with 70% whole clusters for added structure.
Fact 04
Aged for nearly two years in French oak, with half being new.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2020 Andremily Grenache was produced using a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. A key technique employed was the fermentation of 70% whole clusters, which can impart structure and aromatic complexity. The wine was aged for approximately 21 months in French oak, with a significant portion being new barriques, complemented by aging in used barriques and demi-muids. Following barrel aging, the wine underwent an additional year of maturation in bottle before its release. Fruit for this vintage was sourced from various vineyards across Santa Barbara County and Paso Robles.
