2014 BONNY DOON VINEYARD GRENACHE CLOS DE GILROY

We aim for weapons-grade fruit from our sundry Grenache vineyards, with the intent of producing kille rCigare, but sometimes we end up Clos (but no Cigare).The Alta Loma Vyd. has shown over and again that it produces incredibly pretty Grenache—spicy, pepper and floral. Beautiful opalescent ruby color with an exceptional spicebox nose: black pepper with hints of clove/gingerbread, bing cherry, red currant and Santa Rosa plum. Maybe slightly more texture than the very soft, plush 2013 vintage.This wine pairs exceptionally well with a range of dishes, not the least being peppered ahi tuna steak. Best served with a slight chill, especially as the weather warms up.