Absolution Cellars
Colburn Vineyard Grenache
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
A 4 barrel micro production - so good luck finding it but if you can you will be rewarded.
On the recommendation of Dirk the winemaker I'm trying this bottle chilled on a hot July day.
Chilling this ultra light extraction of Paso Robles Grenache subdues the nose a lot but you still get a sense of cranberry and umami but it does not even begin to hint at the explosion of flavor that is about to happen in your mouth. As it touches the front of your tongue you get the tingling sensation of that tart cranberry essence, then as it rolls back onto the pallette and warms it releases bright fresh red cherry essence and then warm woody French oak notes, super fine and lite tannins. It's just a real pleasure in every way.
A 4 barrel micro production - so good luck finding it but if you can you will be rewarded.
On the recommendation of Dirk the winemaker I'm trying this bottle chilled on a hot July day.
Chilling this ultra light extraction of Paso Robles Grenache subdues the nose a lot but you still get a sense of cranberry and umami but it does not even begin to hint at the explosion of flavor that is about to happen in your mouth. As it touches the front of your tongue you get the tingling sensation of that tart cranberry essence, then as it rolls back onto the pallette and warms it releases bright fresh red cherry essence and then warm woody French oak notes, super fine and lite tannins. It's just a real pleasure in every way.
This is 100% Grenache from the Colburn Vineyard located in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles AVA, made in extremely low quantities (only 4 barrels made). The burst of cranberry, baked strawberry, and cherry pie aromas will make you pause twice before tasting, it’s crazy aromatic!.
On the palate, rounded flavors of dark cherry cola, stewed ripen strawberry, plum, chocolate pudding interlaced with moderate acidity and layered tannins created a very balanced mouthfeel. Approachable and definitely a crowd-pleaser. It can be mildly-chilled, just a perfect spring season companion!
Cheers!
This is 100% Grenache from the Colburn Vineyard located in the Adelaida District of Paso Robles AVA, made in extremely low quantities (only 4 barrels made). The burst of cranberry, baked strawberry, and cherry pie aromas will make you pause twice before tasting, it’s crazy aromatic!.
On the palate, rounded flavors of dark cherry cola, stewed ripen strawberry, plum, chocolate pudding interlaced with moderate acidity and layered tannins created a very balanced mouthfeel. Approachable and definitely a crowd-pleaser. It can be mildly-chilled, just a perfect spring season companion!
Cheers!
