Ampelos

Ampelos Vineyard Delta Grenache

8.725 ratings
8.45 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central 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
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

8.6

Good stuff, lighter and more approachable than I'm used to from this producer, but it packs enough flavor and balanced tannins to stand up to food.

Good stuff, lighter and more approachable than I'm used to from this producer, but it packs enough flavor and balanced tannins to stand up to food.

Nov 1st, 2014
Chuy Galvan

Sommelier & Educator Titan Wines

8.8

Tasting great.

Tasting great.

Oct 15th, 2013
Tim
8.8

Too Plumy

Too Plumy

Oct 4th, 2020
Stephen Pierron

New producer that was unfamiliar to me, but this bottle has left me intrigued and interested to try more. Very generous and thoughtful gift from a coworker and friend. Dark red hue, medium acidity, with floral, candied cherries, strawberry, black pepper, vanilla, baking spices, and cinnamon notes. The french oak is evident on the palate (my guess 40% new French Oak). Surprisingly very smooth with refined tannins. Age has done this bottle justice. My wife loved it! (Happy Wife, Happy Life). Thanks Ryan! Looks like this was my 500th wine!

New producer that was unfamiliar to me, but this bottle has left me intrigued and interested to try more. Very generous and thoughtful gift from a coworker and friend. Dark red hue, medium acidity, with floral, candied cherries, strawberry, black pepper, vanilla, baking spices, and cinnamon notes. The french oak is evident on the palate (my guess 40% new French Oak). Surprisingly very smooth with refined tannins. Age has done this bottle justice. My wife loved it! (Happy Wife, Happy Life). Thanks Ryan! Looks like this was my 500th wine!

Oct 24th, 2019
Jimmy E

The wine is a nine but the man is a ten

The wine is a nine but the man is a ten

Mar 2nd, 2018
Kate Brandt

Tart

Tart

Jan 8th, 2017
Sherrie Gulmahamad

2012 bottling. Cherries + floral notes. Earthy but elegant. Bought two bottles and drank em fast!

2012 bottling. Cherries + floral notes. Earthy but elegant. Bought two bottles and drank em fast!

Nov 27th, 2016
Alexis Fuentes

Dry and fruity

Dry and fruity

Nov 15th, 2015
Joanie Karapetian

Joanie had this 9 years ago

Joanie had this 9 years ago

Sep 6th, 2015
Kari Ballard

Kari had this 9 years ago

Kari had this 9 years ago

Jan 25th, 2015