Moshin Vineyards Grenache

Initially very hot but after time in the glass it smoothed out and the fruit came forward. It definitely could have used decant.

Extremely well-balanced. Fruit-forward but not too bold. Hints of baking spices. Approachable right out of the bottle, better yet 30 minutes later. Heat picks up a bit an hour or two in, at which point its listed ABV suddenly makes sense -- but it's still not too much. Doesn't feel interfered with -- tannins moderate, oak absent. All in all a delight, and a triumph for a Dry Creek grenache. Went great with our roast chicken and caramelized carrots.2

PnP. A lighter style of Grenache, even if the color does not suggest as much upon first pour. Medium-dark garnet color, immensely fresh nose full of red floral, fresh picked raspberry, garrigue and light spice. Medium-bodied, with ample acids and properly proportioned red berry fruit. Simple tannins, early-drinking structure. Very tasty now, and a delicious drop that forgoes all the (over) oaky-ness and focuses on the fruit, in a fresh, approachable style. Excellent food wine notwithstanding the higher (well integrated) …