| Producer | Peake Ranch |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Santa Barbara County |
| Varietal | Grenache |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 17033 |
| Size | 750ml |
Clean and ripe aromas of cherry, rose petal and loamy earth make for an attention-grabbing nose on this bottling, another show of the Rhône promise of the Sta. Rita Hills. There's a rich, creamy texture to the palate, yet loads of acid and hard spices that push dark strawberry, cardamom and cinnamon flavors deep into the finish.
The 2020 Grenache Peake Ranch Vineyard is bold and punchy, but also very much tightly wound. It will be interesting to see if the 2020 softens over time. Today, it is decidedly austere. Vivid Grenache flavors abound though, and that makes me hopeful for the future.
All varietal, the 2020 Grenache Peake Ranch Vineyard reveals a deep ruby hue to go with a fresher, more focused, elegant style on the palate. Black cherries, black raspberries, toasted spice, licorice, and leather are just some of the nuances here, and it's focused and a touch firm on the palate, with ripe tannins and good acids. Give it a few years.
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