A Tribute to Grace Grenache, Dorigo Vineyard 2023 (750 ml)
A Tribute to Grace Grenache, Dorigo Vineyard 2023 (750 ml)
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100% Grenache
Appellation: Ballard Canyon
Native ferment, foot-tread daily for 16 days. Pressed on day 17. 28% whole cluster., 11 month èlevage in neutral french 220L barrique.
Production: 161 cases
pH 3.77
13.7% abv
Harvested October 20, 2023 (moon in Sagittarius)
Bottled July 9th, 2024 (moon in Aries)
Our beloved Ballard Canyon grace! Dorigo Family Vineyard marks our first foray into the heralded sands of Ballard Canyon. Yes, this AVA may spell Limestone-heaven for Syrah... though for Grenache, sand is where my interest in alchemy is piqued. And this south facing slope planted to 369 clone marks a first in our grace family. We have been sourcing fruit from this vineyard for a number of years for our partner label Land of Saints, though this is the first year we had the opportunity to source the Grenache for grace. The vineyard sits on a 20-acre parcel, with four acres planted to both Grenache and Syrah. In 2022, we decided to take over the entire vineyard lease. So, we like to call this our grace and Saints monopole. Farmed by us, under the exceptional guidance of Garrett Gamache.
Tasting Notes: Riverstones, Clove, Mulberry purse.
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I am a New Zealand born winemaker who moved to California in 2006 with the dream of making Grenache. In the land from which I stem, the climate is too cool to ripen this sun-loving beauty. And so began my search: northern Spain, southern France, southern Australia, California…
Abundant sunshine and entrepreneurial spirit led me to the latter, and in 2007 I sourced my first Grenache fruit from the Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard. Nestled high above the Pacific Ocean and 33 miles inland, this high-desert vineyard provided the perfect balance of heat and light I sought.
I chose to name my label after two of my favourite things: my Grandmother Grace, and my most beloved attribute. My winemaking intention is to capture this spirit, and stay as close to nature as humanly possible. The trio is completed by the grape itself, which to me encapsulates grace.
To grace and Grace,
Angela Osborne
