2020 Grenache
ESTATE GROWN - SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
The 2020 Grenache offers elegant aromas of red fruits, rose petal, tea leaf and sandalwood. The mouthfeel is lush, rounded and delicate, showing flavors of raspberry, strawberry and cherry cola with hints of cinnamon graham cracker. Juicy acidity flows seamlessly into a soft, silky finish.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Grenache
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Acid
.47
pH
3.65
Aging
20 months in neutral French oak barrels
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2020 Grenache offers elegant aromas of red fruits, rose petal, tea leaf and sandalwood. The mouthfeel is lush, rounded and delicate, showing flavors of raspberry, strawberry and cherry cola with hints of cinnamon graham cracker. Juicy acidity flows seamlessly into a soft, silky finish.
Vineyard Notes
The 35-acre Brick Barn estate vineyard lies just north of the Santa Ynez River in a largely unexplored winegrowing corridor near the city of Buellton in the western Santa Ynez Valley. With the Pacific Ocean just 10 miles away, the marine influence is forceful, yet solar exposure remains persistent—a providential combination that produces fruit with extraordinary dimension. This wine is a blend of two Grenache blocks and clones at our estate: Block 15 (Clone 513) and Block 16 (Clone 362). These blocks are planted along an upper highland at an elevation of 550 feet. Here, rocky loam and limestone soils impart qualities of intensity and finesse. Clone 513 brings fruit-forward qualities of strawberry and raspberry to the wine, while Clone 362 is notable for imparting enhanced color and body.
Winemaker Notes
The fruit was harvested at night to capture fresh varietal character. Upon delivery to the winery, the grapes were destemmed and cold soaked for four days, allowing for a gentle extraction of color and flavor. Winemaker Adrian Bolshoi fermented the wine in open-top stainless steel fermenters, applying two punchdowns and one pumpover on a daily basis. The punchdowns brought added extraction, while the pumpovers promoted aeration for healthy yeast activity. After fermentation, the wine was gently pressed, settled and racked to French oak barrels, where it matured for 20 months prior to final blending and bottling. Adrian chose to age the wine entirely in neutral oak, allowing for pure varietal Grenache qualities to shine through the wine.
Food Pairing Notes
The 2020 Grenache is a perfect match for medium-weight savory fare, including slow-cooked pork, white bean stew, braised veal chops and pan-seared lamb medallions.
Other Notes
The Grenache is a classic Rhône Valley grape that achieves a brilliant coastal expression at the Brick Barn estate. Here, ample sun exposure produces fully developed flavors while cool marine breezes ensure a core of refreshing acidity. The result is a Grenache with a vivid sense of place and style.
Product Reviews
Rich Gingras
(Feb 11, 2023 at 1:34 PM)
Tried the Grenache yesterday and it was fantastic. Definitely a must buy! 🍷
Doreen Eyman
(Mar 8, 2023 at 12:18 PM)
This wine is excellent for a daytime picnic, appetizers or sunset sipping, It has a very smooth taste and lingers on. This wine is my go to for gift giving as I know the recipients will enjoy it as well.
Jimmy Becker
(Mar 8, 2023 at 12:53 PM)
Okay; I'm a huge Grenache fan and this sone satisfies beginning to middle to end. It's simply a yummy array of bright fruit but with a lovely structure and finish.... goers with so many different foods... steak, seafood... or just by itself... one of my favs!
Krista Biron
(Mar 8, 2023 at 4:25 PM)
This is my favorite Brick Barn wine. Served slightly chilled makes for a nice refreshing, light red for a warm summer day or a cold evening by the fire. I bought a case of this wine, and it went FAST!!! Need to visit and stock up!
Gary Obermoeller
(Mar 8, 2023 at 5:14 PM)
Grenache is our favorite wine from Brickbarn. My wife and I enjoy Grenache with many of our meals. Highly recommend!
John Carlyle
(Mar 9, 2023 at 8:36 AM)
Grenache used to be mainly for blending, but now it is 100% Grenache grapes. It is one of our favorite Brick Barn wines that pairs with almost anything or delicious just by itself.
Christina Z.
(Mar 10, 2023 at 4:18 PM)
My favorite Brick Barn wine! It is perfection in a glass. It is my must-have every time I visit!
Donald Baecker
(Mar 11, 2023 at 4:53 PM)
This Grenache is great! Super smooth with some subtle spice that I love. Pairs well with just about everything. Highly recommend!
Jocelyn P.
(Mar 13, 2023 at 10:14 AM)
My favorite wine at Brick Barn. We always have a bottle on-hand!
Anissa DV
(Mar 13, 2023 at 10:33 AM)
Just drank this over the weekend and loved it. I find most 100% Grenache can be a bit too bold for my liking, but not this one. Great taste very smooth. Goes well with food and nice to drink by itself.
Cynthia
(Mar 26, 2023 at 1:24 AM)
I love to start my tasting with this wine. It’s fruity without being too sweet. Very easy to drink. One of my favorites.