2007 VENTANA GRENACHE

Ventana’s 2007 Grenache is dense, but also balanced, with bright fruit, a hint of spiciness, and gorgeous aromatics. Classic Grenache flavors of strawberries and cherries greet the palate while keeping some moderate natural acidity for a full mouth-feel. The 2007 is quite drinkable now, but will age nicely for 5-7 years.

CHAIRMAN'S AWARD - UNANIMOUS GOLD
Riverside International Wine Competition 5/10

VINES Grenache vines are well suited to windy conditions making them an ideal grape choice at Ventana Vineyards. The chilly winds from Monterey Bay cool the vines each day helping the grapes retain acidity and concentrates the sugars.

FERMENTATION We gently de-stemmed the fruit into open topped vats and fermented 13 days. The cap was punched down 3 times a day during the early part of fermentation, then twice daily in later stages. After two weeks, the must was pressed and then racked into oak barrels for secondary malo-lactic fermentation.

287 Cases