Jaffurs Wine Cellars Santa Barbara County Grenache

8.8

Simple and satisfying. A very good cookout wine (though I had it with Chinese takeout tonight). Lots of deep dried and fresh strawberry and cherry fruit in the nose. A slight herbal note tries to peek through. A big whack of fruit in the front of the palate, but dries and turns savory as the finish progresses. Not a lot of complexity but delivers a lot of flavor.

Nov 23rd, 2023

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

They include a bit of stems here whole cluster velvety rich texture

1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2015

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.6

Not 2008 and only 30% Larner, but interesting in comparison. Alcohol sticking out at this point and it seems in a transitional place. No lack of fruit, but it's just a jumble of a wine right now.

Jan 27th, 2015

Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

8.5

These take forever to come around. Huge and enjoyable - like a St. Bernard puppy. Wondering if it can survive the 15% ABV once it's otherwise mature...

Jun 10th, 2014

Thomas Monroe

Winemaker Division Winemaking Company, Owner/Winemaker SE Wine Collective

9.1

Fun at afternoon at Jaffurs. This Grenache is lively and awesome!

Apr 3rd, 2014

Michael Larner

7.7

Pepper and truffles overwhelm the nose, lighter in color with a slightly bitter taste. Reminiscent of an old world Grenache.

Jan 1st, 2014

Bev Perry

9.1

I may be crazy, but drinking this in 2022, I love it. First day it had fruit with lots of acidity, but next day, has mellowed and is wonderful. Acids have receded, but fruit is dark and savory. Really like it!

Mar 16th, 2022