2021 Cavern Select Grenache

Winemaker Notes:

Grenache from the Willow Creek district is always magical. The vineyard’s calcareous soils and site stress create one-of-a-kind wines. Aged in French oak puncheons (50% new) for 16 months.

Food Pairings:

Pork chops, charcuterie, wood fired pizza; Brie, Manchego, Burrata

Vintage Notes:

The 2021 vintage began with a cool start. We saw above average rainfall in Paso Robles helping to cleanse soils. The cool weather protracted bud break and bloom delaying our growing season. The weather became more seasonal until several frost events in late September and October created challenges for low elevation areas. Luckily, we saw very little frost damage in our vineyards this season. Overall yield in the vineyard is lower than average. While short and somewhat sporadic, vintage 2021 is showing to be rich in flavor and phenolically dense.