Absentee Winery

XXP Mendocino County Grenache

9.04 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA

Grenache

Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

Michael Faddis

9.3

A biodynamic wine from Boeufhaus, Chicago. A Californian Grenache that is more pretty than powerful (despite being a powerful wine). Notes of cranberry, pomegranate, rhubarb, and black tea dominate the nose and palate. The bright acidity carries into a long, lingering finish that is more sage/lemon medicinal in nature. This is a wine with some serious, tannic backbone.

Great with the Boeufhaus prime rib dinner.

Oct 29th, 2020