Joel Gott Wines

Alakai California Grenache

8.897 ratings
8.87 pro ratings
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
Adam Baker

Hearty, tasty Grenache. Wish I had a steak for it. Back of the bottle nailed it: black cherry, black berry, white pepper. Opens up nicely over 30 mins. Buy for corks in fall.

Hearty, tasty Grenache. Wish I had a steak for it. Back of the bottle nailed it: black cherry, black berry, white pepper. Opens up nicely over 30 mins. Buy for corks in fall.

1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2015
Julie Duff

Fruit forward. Good taste in the mouth. Finishes quickly.

Fruit forward. Good taste in the mouth. Finishes quickly.

1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2015
Corey Reis

I was expecting pepper and tannins. This is good, but not what I expected.

I was expecting pepper and tannins. This is good, but not what I expected.

Mar 15th, 2015
Andre Lopez

Kinda candied and fake tasting, but still somewhat pleasant.

Kinda candied and fake tasting, but still somewhat pleasant.

Feb 14th, 2015
Melissa Smith

Sommelier/Sake Buyer K&L Wines

10

Second blind Grenache of the night!

Second blind Grenache of the night!

Oct 8th, 2014
David Hahn

Cherry raspberry rhubarb lite and refreshing I'll buy it again

Cherry raspberry rhubarb lite and refreshing I'll buy it again

Aug 3rd, 2018
Michael Brown

Medium body and smooth.

Medium body and smooth.

Nov 15th, 2016
SABRINA SAKAGUCHI

On its own it's slightly fruity with just a little acidity and goes well with a peppery prime rib which brought the fruitiness forward.

On its own it's slightly fruity with just a little acidity and goes well with a peppery prime rib which brought the fruitiness forward.

Sep 4th, 2016
Jeroen de Jong

Opened nicely after about 1 hour and mellowed out. Ripe black berries, decent acidity

Opened nicely after about 1 hour and mellowed out. Ripe black berries, decent acidity

Jun 26th, 2016
Aylin Ulku

Lovely grenache. Opens a bit with more complex mid palate and finish after 10-15 minutes. Very enjoyable.

Lovely grenache. Opens a bit with more complex mid palate and finish after 10-15 minutes. Very enjoyable.

Mar 13th, 2016