2019 Cluster Carbonic Grenache

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2019 Cluster Carbonic Grenache
Angela Osborne x Folded Hills Library Wine

93 PTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST

This is our fourth vintage of Cluster, and we are blown away by her beauty! Ruben's careful farming of our estate-grown Grenache provided a harvest of healthy fruit perfectly set on their clusters.

Angela chose to respect his work by fermenting our Cluster Grenache using perfectly intact grape clusters. The approach is called whole cluster, or carbonic, fermentation, thus the name of the wine. The effect is a zesty freshness and a wonderfully energetic palate. A wine full of presence while remaining relatively light-bodied. This is a fun and festive wine; perfect for any occasion.

Exhibits vibrant notes of fresh cranberry and cherry, with a hint of white pepper. It has a bright mid-palate, leading to a long mineral finish, with balanced acidity and tannin.

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Wine Specs

Vintage

2019

Varietal

Grenache

Appellation

Santa Ynez Valley

Vineyard Designation

Folded Hills Estate

3.2

Aging

11 months in neutral French barrique

Fermentation

100% whole cluster carbonic fermentation

Bottling Date

July 2020

Residual Sugar

Alcohol %

14.5

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

"This whole-cluster, carbonic bottling manages to capture the fresh factor of such a regime while retaining plenty of unique savory and spice qualities. Transparent in the glass, this begins with aromas of pomegranate, Ruby Red grapefruit, green sage and eucalyptus. The palate is snappy and grippy with raspberry, tarragon and dewy thyme flavors." 93 PTS - WINE ENTHUSIAST, MATT KETTMANN

Winemaker Notes

100% Grenache

Product Reviews

Nathan & Courtney Marton, Winery Reflections

(Jan 15, 2021 at 10:15 AM)

This an incredibly fun, fresh, and exciting red, and showcases the incredible fruity and juicy deliciousness that carbonic maceration can uniquely facilitate. Not the slightest bit weighty or extracted, rather it expresses terrific purity and ripeness while retaining incredible freshness and finesse. This is an unquestionably enjoyable and delicious creation from a wonderful Santa Barbara County producer.