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Gibson Ranch Grenache 2020

Name: 2020 Gibson Ranch Grenache
Brand: DANIEL
Price: 55 USD
Availability: instock

$55.00 / 750 ml

Sustainable

Iconic Vineyards

Savor history in a glass. Each 100+ year old vine possesses roots that can reach down over 100 feet, drawing on layer upon layer of storied nuance—this wine has a level of minerality and complexity not possible in its younger counterparts.

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Body (Light - Full)

Med (+)

Extra Light

Full

Taste (Dry - Sweet)

Dry

Bone Dry

Sweet

Profile (Earthy - Fruity)

Earth (-)

Earth Forward

Fruit Forward

Highlights

Varietal percentages: 100% Grenache
Vineyard(s): Gibson Ranch Vineyard
Vineyard Notes: In the tangled, woody, and almost trackless foothills just east of of the town of Hopland in Mendocino County, you'll find one of the most remarkable vineyards in the United States—Gibson Ranch, nestled away in an upland valley. The Gibson Ranch Grenache vineyard in Mendocino County was established in the early 1900's and is the oldest documented example of the Grenache wine grape in the US. The vineyard was planted before drip irrigation existed, and it continues to be dry-farmed today. It has withstood more than thirty seasons of drought, innumerable arctic nights, and yet, it has remained resilient, defiant of the elements. Hundred-year-old vines are more than just a historical novelty, they are also capable of producing exceptional wine. These old vines yield fewer grapes with greater concentration of flavor, due in part to smaller grapes with thicker skins contributing to intense color and complex aromas. The roots can reach depths of 100 feet, drawing on layers upon layers of minerality and complexity inaccessible in more youthful vines.
Farming: Organic Practices

Winery Info

DANIEL

Spearheaded by award-winning winemaker Daniel Fitzgerald, our family's brand is a celebration of the partnership between vineyard and cellar, winegrower and winemaker. Success in the cellar is only made possible because of this small but amazing cadre of men and women who farm exceptional vineyards. Every harvest, with their deep knowledge, their love of the earth and the sweat of their brow, they deliver grapes capable of becoming remarkable wines.

Shipping & Delivery Info

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DANIEL

Gibson Ranch Grenache 2020

About this wine

Tasting Notes

Serving Instructions

Open 1 hour prior to serving. Serve at room temperature.

Glassware

Full-bodied Red Wine Glass—The ample size of this glass allows the bouquet to fully develop. It emphasizes the fruit by down playing the bitter qualities of the tannin and allows wines to achieve balance.

Food Pairings

asiago, roasted chicken, pork shoulder, richer seafood dishes , polenta, roasted tomatoes

Cheese Pairings

Soft/Semi-Soft / Soft Ripened / Washed Rind

Wine Details

This bottle has the following characteristics:

Appellation

McDowell Valley

Winemaker Notes

From the oldest known grenache vines in North America comes the latest wine from DANIEL—the Gibson Ranch Grenache. This Mendocino County vineyard was planted in the early 1900s, before The Great War, before The Great Depression, and before The Greatest Generation. Today it is protected and farmed by grower Scot Bilbro, who is sustaining this venerable and ancient vineyard for future generations, and he's transitioning farming to wholly organic.

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