COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Grenache
PRODUCER
Lillian
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Lillian Grenache 2018 is a red wine from California's Central Coast, produced by Lillian Winery. Made from 100% Grenache grapes, the wine is associated with the Santa Barbara region. Lillian Winery was founded by Maggie Harrison, who previously worked with Manfred Krankl at Sine Qua Non. Harrison's winemaking philosophy emphasizes achieving a balance between intensity and levity, allowing the natural characteristics of the grapes from sun-drenched vineyards to shine through. The 2018 vintage in California is noted for a calm growing season, contributing to wines with intensity and verve.
ALCOHOL
14.7%
AVG. PRICE
€138
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Maggie Harrison apprenticed at Sine Qua Non for nearly a decade.
Fact 02
The wine is crafted with a philosophy of minimal intervention.
Fact 03
It aims for a balance between intensity and levity.
Fact 04
The style is often compared to Northern Rhône rather than Spanish Garnacha.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Lillian Grenache 2018 is produced using 100% Grenache grapes from California's Central Coast. Lillian Winery employs meticulous sorting of fruit to work with variations in maturity. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the natural characteristics of the grapes to express themselves. Sustainable farming practices, including controlled irrigation and canopy management, are utilized, with a focus on low yields to enhance grape concentration. The 2018 vintage benefited from a calm growing season, contributing to the wine's intensity and verve.
