Ram’s Gate 2012 Ulises Valdez Diablo Vineyard Grenache (Russian River Valley)

Country: US / Ulises Valdez Diablo Vineyard
Variety: Grenache California
Winery: Ram’s Gate / Russian River Valley

From a steeply sloped site also planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this thick, leathery wine shows undeniable power and intensity although it is still tannic and young. Heady bouts of lavender, red cherry and black licorice compete for attention on the palate amid intriguing floral, rose-like aromatics.