Embrace Grenache 2015
Grenache is great paired with braises and stews, long slow cooked roasts of pork or lamb that may even be a little bit fatty (shoulder of lamb and lamb shanks, for example). It suits daubes and stews with dark, winey sauces and has a particular affinity with paprika and pimenton.
Embrace can be served with milder curries like a rogan josh but not Indian curries. Good paired with sausage or flank steak and mashed potatoes, shepherd's pie and steak and kidney pie while its absence of tough tannins makes it an accommodating match for simple cheeses.
Grenache, its like Pinot with a little touch of spice. Soft, full-bodied and easy-drinking, Embrace shows aromas of raspberry and strawberry supported by light earthy hints of white pepper.
In the mouth, a hint of the nice cranberry fruit with subtle light pepper and a persuasive, lightly textured tannin finish.
The spice and cranberry character makes it pleasing and lightly structured with a mouth feel that calls for more. A very nice red wine for summer with pork loin or chicken breast flavored with fruit garnishes, jams or flavored mustard.
Harvest 2015 began in Dry Creek Valley in the last days of July continuing through early October. The harvest of Bordeaux varieties including Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon yielded exceptional quality fruit in smaller quantities than the last three larger-than-normal vintages. Blessed with wonderful California weather the crop was beautiful with looser clusters than normal and small berries that yielded robust flavors.
French Oak for 22 months, approximately 40% new, 40% one use and the balance neutral.
Only 297 cases produced.
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Style | Red Rhône |
| Appellation | Dry Creek Valley |
| Varietal | Grenache |
| Date Bottled | 14th Aug 2017 |
| Drinkable | 2018 - 2025 |
| Alcohol | 14.20% |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
