2018 K Vintners Grenache

JD96 Gorgeous framboise and ripe strawberry fruits as well as spice, herbes de Provence, and wildflower notes emerge from the 2018 Grenache The Boy Powerline Vineyard, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with a seamless, elegant texture and outstanding length. This is another thrilling Grenache from this team that does everything right. It’s hard to resist today yet should keep for 10-12 years in cold cellars.
Estate Notes: I’m thinking Burgundy but I’m making Grenache. A bouquet of uncontainable layers. Black raspberry, Alpine strawberry, licorice stick, white pepper and dark cherry. An inviting, satiny palate: forest floor, fireplace ash, hung game, summer rain and finesse. That makes me a total believer. The best Boy ever. 100% Grenache / 100% whole cluster fermentation / Native yeast / 44 days on skins / 100% neutral French oak puncheons / 18 mo. barrel-aged on lees  (2017: WA96 JS96)