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2003 Umpqua Valley Grenache

2003 Umpqua Valley Grenache Wine Details
Price: $20.00 per bottle

Description: This variety, widely planted in France, Spain and California’s central valley, is a rarity for the Umpqua Valley. The fruit is from the Marshanne Vineyard near Oakland Oregon. This site, 25 miles east of our vineyards, received enough heat to ripen this grenache fruit. The grapes were picked October 10 at 24.4 Brix with 6.2g/L total acids. This is a very lively wine. The color is bright garnet and the aromas abound with candied strawberries, honeydew melon and butterscotch with hints of orange rind and spicy cloves. The berry jam flavors carry through in the mouth well integrated toasty oak with a nutty character reminiscent of shelled pecans. The body is moderate and the finish lingers with some warmth. This wine would serve well with honey glazed baby back ribs, stir fried garlic prawns or herb and asparagus risotto with lots a freshly grated parmesan.




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