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Alta Mesa Vineyard Grenache

Core Winery

Santa Barbara County · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Grenache
Country
United States
Region
Santa Barbara County · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

lamb · barbecue · grilled meats

Rated vintages

  • 200583 pts

    Hot, raspingly dry and pretty tannic to boot, this Grenache, from a high mountain vineyard, also is a little funky and barnyardy. There are some concentrated cherry, currant, Tabasco and pepper-spice flavors, but those strong tannins really get in the way.