This Grenache presents a delightful bouquet of raspberry, strawberry, and nutmeg aromas. On the palate, you’ll find additional notes of raspberry and boysenberry, complemented by a touch of sweetness. The cooler climate at Alder Springs contributes to the wine’s high acidity, enhancing the finish, particularly at this vintage’s lower alcohol level.

Alder Springs Vineyard

Alder Springs Vineyard is located in Mendocino County, 12 miles from the Pacific coast. The combination of coastal influence, altitude, excellent soils and steep slopes make this location unique for growing wine grapes. This fruit is known for a beautiful expression of minerality and balanced, complex fruit flavors. 

The 2022 Vintage

2022 was a beautiful year that consisted of a cool spring and summer ending with a heat spike in August to finish ripening the fruit. We had a much later harvest than normal but the long growing cycle allowed us to produce some exceptional fruit