Troon Vineyard Grenache Glou-Glou Cowhorn Vineyard

Retail $30. Very Responsible Bottle (485g; 17.1oz). 62% Cinsault, 38% Grenache. Where to begin? First, of all the wineries that send me wines every year, Troon stands alone. Simply put, they do it right: they make great wines, they care for the land, they care for their people, they pay it forward. And they make great wines (wait, I think I already mentioned that...). This Glou-Glou is no exception. A brilliant ruby-red with vibrant red berry fruit (strawberry and cranberry …

Vibrant ruby color. A bright aromatic display of strawberries, cranberries, and wild raspberries, with spiced herbal tea, rose hips, and rhubarb. On the palate, this is crushable and bright with a brisk and pleasant appeal. Flavors of tart cranberry relish and red apple peel with some deeper cherry fruit, and a cool mix of spicy herbs, white pepper, rose petals, and dusty earth. Fun and fresh but can’t deny the balance and complexity. A great summer sipper that will win …