2021 The Language of Yes Grenache [WE94][JS93] WINE

Producer: The Language of Yes 
Region: Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California 
Varietal: Grenache  
Year: 2021 

Wine Enthusiast, 94 Points 

“Crushed boysenberry, white peppercorn and scarlet-red rose petals make for a dark while opulent and spicy nose on this bottling by Randall Grahm. It’s firmly structured on the palate, giving depth to baked cherry, light toast and herb-dust flavors.” 

James Suckling, 93 Points 

“A crunchy and fresh grenache with strawberry, crushed stone and hibiscus character. Orange peel as well. It’s medium-bodied with fine tannins. Rich but light at the same time.” 

Winemaker Notes: 

“Very healthy (for Grenache) bright ruby red color, with nary a sign of brown at the rim. Nose dominated by notes of autumnal spice – cloves, allspice, star anise and hints of sandalwood or another candle scent one might find in the boudoir of an aging hippie. In addition there are the reliably Grenache-y tones – strawberry/rhubarb and peach, with some suggestion of citrus. There is a definitely discernible characteristic of menthol or peppermint, which builds in intensity as the wine becomes saturated with oxygen. (I put this down to the partial inclusion of stems.) Very good volume on the palate: the wine seems to expand with exposure to air in the way that inspirational Pinot/Burgundy sometimes does. Definite tannic backbone to the wine, presaging a good long life, with enough sunny fruit to minimize the likelihood of a sere and crabby old age.” 

Alcohol: 14.3% 

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