Refined and elegant. Rich and concentrated with ample girth and lots of enjoyable complex fruits. Integrated tannins complete the framework. The density, texture and depth of this wine is a testament to the quality of the vineyards.
Color: Dark ruby red and black hued.
Aroma: Dark rich aromas that are intriguing. Spice, red fruits, plum with hints of oak.
A solid core of dark red fruit and spicy fruit surrounded by youthful tannins. The overlying presence of Grenache flavors initially impact the palate, followed by a finish complete with hints of jam, cocoa and dark berry contributions of Syrah and earthy Mourvèdre.
Color: Opaque with dense crimson and ruby red hues
Aroma: Red fruits, dried cranberries and jammy youthful fruits come immediately to the fore, with perfumed Grenache and rose petal floral aromas
Rich and powerful balanced with black boysenberry fruits, leather and tobacco leaf. Tight, focused, and with rich, young tannins that will bode well for aging.
Color: Voluptuous rich black hues opaque with crimson red highlights
Aroma: Meaty,“old world”spices, root beer and a whole cadre of black fruit aromas with a touch of toast and earthy notes
The Margerum Tasting Room is located at the corner of Helena Avenue and Mason Street, across from the Hotel Californian and we thought this would be a fitting name for this Wine Club exclusive bottling. This is a blend of 40% Syrah and 60% Grenache inspired by the always fascinating Côtes du Rhônes from the south of France. Fruit is sourced from several top Santa Barbara County vineyards from growers and vineyards we know.
As avid producers, fans and consumers of Grenache based wines, we are constantly reminded how the various terroirs in Santa Barbara County produce such exciting examples of this noble grape. It is as if Santa Barbara Wine Country is the perfect home for the varietal outside of France, and in our opinion, rivals the inherent qualities that make Pinot Noir so beguiling, beautiful and age-worthy.
Once Doug Margerum secured the Estate Vineyard in Los Olivos, we eagerly planted several different red and white Rhône varietals and selections. On the steep rocky hillsides, we thought we could make some exceptional wines from Syrah and Grenache and planted less than one acre of the unique Alban Clone. This is our 2nd release of the Estate Grenache and hope you find it as compelling and rewarding as we do.
