Ampelos
Ampelos Vineyard Delta Grenache
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Good stuff, lighter and more approachable than I'm used to from this producer, but it packs enough flavor and balanced tannins to stand up to food.
Good stuff, lighter and more approachable than I'm used to from this producer, but it packs enough flavor and balanced tannins to stand up to food.
Nov 1st, 2014
New producer that was unfamiliar to me, but this bottle has left me intrigued and interested to try more. Very generous and thoughtful gift from a coworker and friend. Dark red hue, medium acidity, with floral, candied cherries, strawberry, black pepper, vanilla, baking spices, and cinnamon notes. The french oak is evident on the palate (my guess 40% new French Oak). Surprisingly very smooth with refined tannins. Age has done this bottle justice. My wife loved it! (Happy Wife, Happy Life). Thanks Ryan! Looks like this was my 500th wine!
New producer that was unfamiliar to me, but this bottle has left me intrigued and interested to try more. Very generous and thoughtful gift from a coworker and friend. Dark red hue, medium acidity, with floral, candied cherries, strawberry, black pepper, vanilla, baking spices, and cinnamon notes. The french oak is evident on the palate (my guess 40% new French Oak). Surprisingly very smooth with refined tannins. Age has done this bottle justice. My wife loved it! (Happy Wife, Happy Life). Thanks Ryan! Looks like this was my 500th wine!
Oct 24th, 2019