2021 Groundwork Grenache
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Grenache
Appellation
SLO Coast
Vineyard Designation
Old Potrero Vineyard
Harvest Date
Oct. 21, 2021
Acid
6.1
pH
3.5
Aging
18 months in mostly neutral French puncheons
Release Date
May 2, 2023
Alcohol %
14
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
framboise, orange rind, sweet herbs & spices
Vineyard Notes
We night harvested by hand, nine tons of Grenache from the Old Potrero Vineyard located in Arroyo Grande Valley along the San Luis Obispo Coast. This vineyard is a non-irrigated sandy soil site that produces Grenache with intense flavors.
Production Notes
745 cases produced
Winemaker Notes
The fruit was hauled directly to the winery in 1/2 ton bins. Three tons of fruit were dumped directly into an open top stainless steel tank & the remaining six tons were destemmed , then dropped directly on top of the whole cluster fruit. Natural fermentation then began with native yeasts & the tank was given one pump-over per day until dry. Upon completion of fermentation the fruit was gently pressed, separating the juice from the skins. The pomace was collected & hauled off-site to be used as fertilizer & bio-fuel.
Other Notes
Bottled unfined & unfiltered with minimal SO2.
