From: Walla Walla, WA
Varietal: Grenache
99 Points
The stunning 2019 Fiddleneck Grenache was sourced from a beautiful site where fiddleneck flowers were established before the vines were planted in 2015. The utterly mesmerizing nose features red rose petals, Linzer torte, umami and green olive tapenade, offering an air of aromatic complexity that is impossible to replicate in North America. On the seamless, beautifully textured palate, juicy red fruits collide with shades of white truffle, a dusting of salinity and an exquisite stony character. This is a wine unlike anything else in the world. —Owen Bargreen, vinous.com
99 Points
Strawberries, cranberries, dried herbs and ground white pepper. Full-bodied with bright acidity and fine, silky tannins. An abundance of peppery spice on the palate. Cool, bright red fruit. Supremely juicy and energetic. Well balanced with excellent intensity and length. Delicacy with freshness. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. —James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
95 Points
There’s a lot going on in this red, which is explosively expressive with notes of wild game, smoked pepper, blackberry and garrigue that lead to multilayered and richly textured flavors, building polish and intensity toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. —Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
94 Points
Starting off with the 2019 Fiddleneck Grenache, a wine first produced in 2018, it reveals a medium ruby/translucent hue to go with a classic Horsepower nose of earthy red and black fruits, peppery herbs, rose petals, and chalky minerality. More medium-bodied on the palate, it's ethereally textured and reveals a savory, meaty, spicy character with time in the glass as well as ripe tannins and a great finish. Drink it any time over the coming 10-15 years. —Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com
