Esja Sonrisa Vineyard Grenache (2022)
Sonrisa Vineyard is one of the few vineyards practicing organic farming in Zillah, Washington. 2022 was a cool, long growing season. This gave this fruit long hang time to develop flavors, but kept sugar levels low and acid high. These vines are head trained which results in vines that are bushier and lower to the ground, meaning less sun exposure. This sort of growing method gives you lighter bodied, more acidic wines. I really think this Grenache turned out to be very delicate and pretty. In the winery Nelson foot stomped 25 percent, and the rest was destemmed on top. It was fermented with wild yeast, and then pressed after 14 days on skins. Aged in neutral French oak for 9 months, and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Beautiful nose of cranberry, ripe strawberry, and a touch of start anise. The palate has lovely acidity and very refreshing.
