2022 Intentus Paso Robles Grenache, 3x750ml

Our 2022 Intentus Grenache comes from the steep, high-elevation vineyards found in the Adelaida Hills district of Paso Robles (peaking at 1,800 feet above sea level). The steep, fractured shale slopes and close proximity to the Pacific Ocean ensure a slow, gradual evolution throughout the growing season for optimum maturity. Clusters are hand harvested at night when temperatures are cool, then brought up to our winery in Napa Valley (after camping overnight in the vineyards at harvest). 
 
Once back at the winery, the Grenache grapes were sorted, and processed into large 500L barrels for fermentation. 25% of the stems were returned to tanks for additional spice and complexity. Gently punched down by hand and fermented at lower temperatures to ensure the delicate floral beauty is preserved and the bouquet is enhanced.
 
Tasting Notes: Our 2022 Intentus Grenache is light on its feet and aromatically gorgeous. I would often times find myself lost in a glass of this Grenache when tasting from barrels. The palate is inviting and lively with juicy red fruit, sweet rhubarb, and quince followed with layers upon layers of dried wildflowers which lifts and carries you away to its silky finish. I've found that it shows best slightly chilled or enjoyed at cellar temperature (<55*), paired with the latest bounty from your organic garden. Fire up the grill and throw on a few fish fillets for the home run.
 
Aged in 100% used French oak barrels. Only 3 barrels produced.