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94 pts Vinous (Galloni)
The 2022 Grenache Dorigo Family Vineyard is one of the more extroverted cuves in this lineup, befitting of its location in Ballard Canyon. That richness works well to play off the generally restrained style here. Dark plum, leather, spice, licorice and lavender bring out the darker side of Grenache, especially compared with the other wines in the range.– By Antonio Galloni on July 2024

Our Tasting Note:
The darkest wine in the lineup, med+ ruby core, vibrant edges. The nose is pronounced, deeper and darker with fresh bing cherry, plum and blackberry, dark chocolate, some braised savory notes, star anise and other mixed spices and herbs. Medium+ bodied, bonier and chalkier tannins, a pronounced palate, a long finish, the 1% tick up in abv is also perceptible but in balance. The primary and youthfulness of this wine really comes through in the finish.

Winery:Dorigo Family Vineyard marks our first foray into the heralded sands of Ballard Canyon. Yes, this AVA may spell Limestone-heaven for Syrah… though for Grenache, sand is where my interest in alchemy is piqued. And this south-facing slope planted to 369 clone marks a first in our grace family .

We took over the farming of this vineyard in 2022, having sourced fruit for a number of years for our partner label,Land of Saints.The vineyard sits on a 20-acre parcel, with seven acres planted to both Grenache and Syrah. So, we like to call this our grace and Saints monopole. One day we dream of pick-up parties with Tony Khalife playing, but until that time comes…

Native ferment, foot-tread daily for 13 days. Pressed on day 14.
20% whole cluster., 10 month levage in neutral french 220L barrique.
Finishing pH: 3.55
Alcohol: 14.4% abv
Total Production: 42 cases