The Sta. Rita Hills is a small appellation at the western end of the Santa Ynez Valley that has gained national recognition for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The Valley runs west to east permitting the late afternoon ocean fog to roll into the Santa Rita Hills, where it lingers until early morning. The surrounding hills trap the fog before it is dissipated in the wider Santa Ynez Valley.
In the summer the fog moderates the normally warm days of the valley, cooling the grapes at night. Warm days and cool nights are essential to the developement of a balanced acid/sugar ratio. In the winter when frost is our biggest concern, a layer of fog over the vineyard can provide protection.
Winemaker's Comments: Similar to our cool climate Syrah, our cool climate Sta. Rita Hills Grenache is spicy in comparison to Grenache from the warmer parts of the valley. 2015 was a small crop after the huge crop in 2014. Ripe fruit and excellent depth of flavor carries into a long, spicy finish.
Silver Medal San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020
2015 Grenache - Lafond Vineyard
VINEYARDS
100% Lafond Vineyard Grenache
AVA: Sta. Rita Hills
HARVEST
September 25, 2015
Sugar: 25.2 Brix
BOTTLING
April 5, 2017
WINE
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acid: .72
pH: 3.32
Dry
18 barrel lot, 16% new barrels
17 months in barrel
Production: 454 cases
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