Rasa Vineyards

Primus Inter Pares Grenache

9.09 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

100% Grenache. The wine name translates to "First Among Equals" Soft nose of florals, spice, blueberries, dark cherries, dark rich soils. The mouthfeel has soft and tannins are velvety. Medium body and tannins. Blueberries, dark cherries, strawberries and soft but deep, dark spice. Crushed rocks, good acidity and a beautifully, round elegant, lean finish. The aromatics on the nose of the Raza wines were amongst some of the best I've experienced...amazing florals! Billo who is part owner & Winemaker has an impressive resume. He last made Delmas wines before helping to start Raza. He just completed his "Masters of Wine;" which is not an easy task and there are less than 300 "Masters of Wine" in the world. Photos of; their tasting room and shots of their cellar. Raza is a small production producer at around 750 cases.

100% Grenache. The wine name translates to "First Among Equals" Soft nose of florals, spice, blueberries, dark cherries, dark rich soils. The mouthfeel has soft and tannins are velvety. Medium body and tannins. Blueberries, dark cherries, strawberries and soft but deep, dark spice. Crushed rocks, good acidity and a beautifully, round elegant, lean finish. The aromatics on the nose of the Raza wines were amongst some of the best I've experienced...amazing florals! Billo who is part owner & Winemaker has an impressive resume. He last made Delmas wines before helping to start Raza. He just completed his "Masters of Wine;" which is not an easy task and there are less than 300 "Masters of Wine" in the world. Photos of; their tasting room and shots of their cellar. Raza is a small production producer at around 750 cases.

Aug 18th, 2017
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.1

2012. Very pretty red fruit and spices. Lighter than expected but hits with great acidity. So much fun.

2012. Very pretty red fruit and spices. Lighter than expected but hits with great acidity. So much fun.

Jul 12th, 2015
Paul Mills

We tasted this at the winery a year ago and thought it was great but this did not do much for me when we opened it. Maybe it needs more air.

We tasted this at the winery a year ago and thought it was great but this did not do much for me when we opened it. Maybe it needs more air.

Jan 13th, 2015
Ray Gobberg

Ray had this 7 years ago

Ray had this 7 years ago

Nov 5th, 2017
Ned Clark

Ned had this 7 years ago

Ned had this 7 years ago

May 12th, 2017
Rob Nohle

Rob had this 8 years ago

Rob had this 8 years ago

Apr 2nd, 2016
Michael Aslanides

Michael had this 8 years ago

Michael had this 8 years ago

Jan 23rd, 2016
Nancy Schulte

Nancy had this 9 years ago

Nancy had this 9 years ago

Jul 30th, 2015
Nancy Schulte

Nancy had this 11 years ago

Nancy had this 11 years ago

Sep 10th, 2013