Rating 94
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2018
Appellation
San Luis Obispo County
Central Coast
California
USA
ABV 14.8%
Price $68.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed By
Reviewed 2020-08-13

Perfect For

Backyard BBQs, Steak Dinner, Treat Yo'self

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Grenache , Zinfandel

Denner Vineyards Grenache 2018 Review

Grenache in Cali is deep and big and love’s to shine on it’s own. And this one shines. I would say this is actually a sunny Grenache. It has the deep fruit depth, and smells like twiggy raspberries just off the bush, and has the spice of a ripe pear. The mouthfeel is all refreshing and juicy, with great acidity and an awesome tart finish that hangs around for a sec. It’s a big wine, but so balanced you wouldn’t know it. Marbled meat with a good char (no sauce steak sauce!) would be a hell of a pairing with this.

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Denner Vineyards Grenache 2018
Grenache in Cali is deep and big and love’s to shine on it’s own. And this one shines. I would say this is actually a sunny Grenache. It has the deep fruit depth, and smells like twiggy raspberries just off the bush, and has the spice of a ripe pear. The mouthfeel is all refreshing and juicy, with great acidity and an awesome tart finish that hangs around for a sec. It’s a big wine, but so balanced you wouldn’t know it. Marbled meat with a good char (no sauce steak sauce!) would be a hell of a pairing with this.

Reviewed On: 08-13-2020
94
POINTS
Denner Vineyards Grenache 2018
Grenache in Cali is deep and big and love’s to shine on it’s own. And this one shines. I would say this is actually a sunny Grenache. It has the deep fruit depth, and smells like twiggy raspberries just off the bush, and has the spice of a ripe pear. The mouthfeel is all refreshing and juicy, with great acidity and an awesome tart finish that hangs around for a sec. It’s a big wine, but so balanced you wouldn’t know it. Marbled meat with a good char (no sauce steak sauce!) would be a hell of a pairing with this.

Reviewed On: 08-13-2020