Professional reviews
Robert Parker (95)
Opening to a slightly minty and herbal nose, the 2021 Grenache la Paciencia Vineyard presents dusty potpourri notes, wilted lavender, hints of black raspberry and spiced plum aromas. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals a soft prickle from recessed gas, so I recommend decanting in the first five years of its life. With further aeration, the wine reveals additional layers of complexity with earthy, tertiary notes beneath the dusty red fruit expression. Culminating in a delightfully food-friendly finish, this Grenache is poised to age gracefully until its 15th birthday. The wine aged 21 months in neutral French demi-muids and foudre. Only 4,140 bottles were produced.
James Suckling (95)
Drenched in blackberry jam, cocoa and grilled plums, this full-bodied wine combines light earthy, meaty notes with all that fruit. Fermented with the stems. Balanced by moderate tannins and a dash of natural acidity, it’s easy to enjoy. From biodynamically grown grapes.
Vinous (94)
A gorgeous ruby with violet hues, the 2021 Grenache La Patience Vineyard wafts up from the glass with a bouquet of dusty rose, stone dust and lavender pastille complementing dried strawberries. This is seductively round with cooling acidity and vividly ripe wild berry fruits, taking on tones of sour citrus toward the close. This finishes remarkably fresh yet structured, leaving crunchy tannins and a classically dry sensation as hints of licorice slowly fade.
Wine Enthusiast (98)
This fantastic Grenache could reunite America if served everywhere with beef stew and crusty bread. Garrigue-like aromas of rosemary and thyme unite with the salinity of a Mediterranean sea breeze and a dollop of black cherries. Boysenberry, barbecued pork and white-button mushroom flavors join with a clean mouthfeel and crisp acidity.
