Lava Vine

Suisun Valley Grenache

8.613 ratings
7.61 pro ratings
Suisun Valley, North Coast, California, USA
Grenache
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
CA Haynam

Light fruit scent, dark but clearly translucent appearance, Some mineralogy with hints of figs and dates with low tannins.

Light fruit scent, dark but clearly translucent appearance, Some mineralogy with hints of figs and dates with low tannins.

Oct 29th, 2021
Nikki Vlasic

Bought this in Calistoga with @Christine Vlasic

Bought this in Calistoga with @Christine Vlasic

Oct 9th, 2018
Nate Garnero

Like this spot!

Like this spot!

May 25th, 2014
John D
8.7

Initially nope. Very disjointed with a lot of interesting bits but so much not tied together that we had to set it aside. Too young and just not ready. 3 hours in a decanter, with some aggressive aeration and it started to come together. Still very acidic and not quite together but some very nice sweet red fruits starting coming out and showing a lot of promise. Right now it's a decent wine but with 3-5 years in the bottle it should come together and be lovely. I'd feel good cellaring 5-6 bottles and waiting for them.

Initially nope. Very disjointed with a lot of interesting bits but so much not tied together that we had to set it aside. Too young and just not ready. 3 hours in a decanter, with some aggressive aeration and it started to come together. Still very acidic and not quite together but some very nice sweet red fruits starting coming out and showing a lot of promise. Right now it's a decent wine but with 3-5 years in the bottle it should come together and be lovely. I'd feel good cellaring 5-6 bottles and waiting for them.

Oct 26th, 2013
Bryan Vogt

Bryan had this 3 years ago

Bryan had this 3 years ago

Dec 9th, 2020
Bryan Vogt

Bryan had this 4 years ago

Bryan had this 4 years ago

Jan 9th, 2020
Jami Davis

Jami had this 5 years ago

Jami had this 5 years ago

Mar 14th, 2019
Bill Serrano

Bill had this 7 years ago

Bill had this 7 years ago

Sep 4th, 2017
Jacob K

Jacob had this 7 years ago

Jacob had this 7 years ago

May 22nd, 2017
Michael Scarsella

Michael had this 7 years ago

Michael had this 7 years ago

Mar 7th, 2017