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L'Imaginaire Grenache

9.29 ratings

-no pro ratings

Santa Barbara County, 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

9.2

Discovered this little gem at the tasting room on Treasure Island! So fun! 💙🌧

Discovered this little gem at the tasting room on Treasure Island! So fun! 💙🌧

Feb 11th, 2019

9.3

This was a great Grenache that aged wonderfully. Great depth.

This was a great Grenache that aged wonderfully. Great depth.

Dec 5th, 2016

9.6

Amazing grenache!

Amazing grenache!

May 31st, 2014

8.8

Aromas of dried cranberries, candied cherry. Very balanced on the palate, a hint of sweetness on entry, bright acidity, a very light touch of oak. Flavors of red fruit, tart cranberry and sour cherry, tannins are well integrated but contribute to a very long (2 minute +) tart/sour finish. A 75% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 3% Mourvèdre blend from Santa Barbara County -- though I'd have confused it for the biggest, boldest Châteauneuf-du-Pape I've ever seen. Delightful at all levels.

Aromas of dried cranberries, candied cherry. Very balanced on the palate, a hint of sweetness on entry, bright acidity, a very light touch of oak. Flavors of red fruit, tart cranberry and sour cherry, tannins are well integrated but contribute to a very long (2 minute +) tart/sour finish. A 75% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 3% Mourvèdre blend from Santa Barbara County -- though I'd have confused it for the biggest, boldest Châteauneuf-du-Pape I've ever seen. Delightful at all levels.

Nov 28th, 2013

9.2

Daniel had this 5 years ago

Daniel had this 5 years ago

Feb 17th, 2019

8.7

E had this 7 years ago

E had this 7 years ago

Sep 2nd, 2017

10

Alexa had this 9 years ago

Alexa had this 9 years ago

Feb 13th, 2015

9.0

Ray had this 10 years ago

Ray had this 10 years ago

Feb 10th, 2014

8.6

Yi-Fen had this 11 years ago

Yi-Fen had this 11 years ago

Nov 17th, 2013