A Tribute to Grace Grenache, Vie Caprice Vineyard 2021 (750 ml)

A Tribute to Grace Grenache 2021, Vie Caprice Vineyard: This delightful haven of Grenache in Santa Ynez totals just 1.94 acres of vines. Planted in 2008 entirely to Alban clone Grenache, the property serves as a weekend retreat to friends Leif & Kimmy Hertzog and Whit Latimer, and has held a proud place in our grace stable since the 2014 vintage. 87 gently sloping rows canvas the classic Santa Ynez fine sandy loam, and encourage many layers of expression to shine. Whilst Alban clone has historically expressed a style too Yang for a single-vineyard grace, this planting manages to balance power and grace thanks to the tight density. We took over the farming in 2021, and are delighted to count Chris King and Francisco Ramirez amongst our viticultural gurus. 2021 sees an increase in whole cluster percentages as we continue to harness the tannin structure Alban clone is famous for. Native ferment, foot-tread daily for 12 days. Pressed on day 13. 47% whole cluster., 11 month èlevage in n