The Withers Winery

Bel Canto El Dorado Grenache Blend

9.133 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Lamb, 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, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Ron R
8.9

A very interesting departure for us. Ordinarily, we’re not fans of Grenache, and that won’t change anytime soon, but this was intriguing as it had a singed wood, combined with a bright cherry compote note. Moderate tannins and bright acidity make this an interesting experiment.

A very interesting departure for us. Ordinarily, we’re not fans of Grenache, and that won’t change anytime soon, but this was intriguing as it had a singed wood, combined with a bright cherry compote note. Moderate tannins and bright acidity make this an interesting experiment.

Apr 10th, 2022
Steven Gullo

Grenache with a small percentage of Mourvèdre and Syrah. Lively, medium bodied with Deep aromatics of candied red cherries and fresh sage.

Grenache with a small percentage of Mourvèdre and Syrah. Lively, medium bodied with Deep aromatics of candied red cherries and fresh sage.

Feb 7th, 2018
Andrew Tow

Founder The Withers Winery

9.4

Test driving our new release of the 2013 Bel Canto El Dorado Grenache Blend. Beautiful now with plenty of time ahead in the bottle.

Test driving our new release of the 2013 Bel Canto El Dorado Grenache Blend. Beautiful now with plenty of time ahead in the bottle.

Oct 17th, 2015
Nathan Adams

Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi

9.2

This is super tasty El Dorado goodness...thanks for this @Chris Pittenger and @Sarah Mason Pittenger!!!

This is super tasty El Dorado goodness...thanks for this @Chris Pittenger and @Sarah Mason Pittenger!!!

Sep 23rd, 2015
Harrison Fong

Blossoms tremendously after awhile. Quite voluptuous after it settles down.

Blossoms tremendously after awhile. Quite voluptuous after it settles down.

Feb 18th, 2015
Whitney Watts

Sometimes I forgot how much I love reds. then I open up an exceptional bottle that already makes me nostalgic and sad I don’t have another bottle for later times. So delicious—jammy but not sweet, all in a good way.

Sometimes I forgot how much I love reds. then I open up an exceptional bottle that already makes me nostalgic and sad I don’t have another bottle for later times. So delicious—jammy but not sweet, all in a good way.

Apr 14th, 2020
Hugh O'Riordan

A smooth but not robust Grenache. Almost creamy with dark Grenache fruit. Good for price.

A smooth but not robust Grenache. Almost creamy with dark Grenache fruit. Good for price.

Dec 21st, 2018
Evan Bloom

Delish. Full, dark fruits mingling over a base of dry herbs and occasional faint spice

Delish. Full, dark fruits mingling over a base of dry herbs and occasional faint spice

Nov 1st, 2017
Mark Duong

73 Grenache
22 Mourvèdre
5 Syrah

73 Grenache
22 Mourvèdre
5 Syrah

Sep 21st, 2017
Michael Ochsner

Somewhat innocuous.

Somewhat innocuous.

May 24th, 2017