2024 / Willow Creek District Grenache 01

An ethereal and graceful, cool-toned expression of Grenache. The nose reveals crushed violet leaf and lavender buds, grounded by an underlying note of fresh, damp loam. Bright, tart flavors of pomegranate and wild loganberry take center stage, leading into a sophisticated, slightly savory finish reminiscent of orange peel and fine Italian amaro. Silky, structural, and beautifully balanced.

The 2024 Grenache 01 was painstakingly curated with organic farming practices, small-batch winemaking and a reverence for site expression:

Grown in the steeply sloped Block 3
Crafted from Clone 01 ("Alban")
Calcareous limestone and clay loam
Elevation range of 1,015 to 1,300 feet
12 miles from the Pacific Ocean
Organically farmed vines

Vinification

Cold soak maceration including 25% whole cluster
Native yeast tank fermentation with pumpovers and délestage
Aged for 16 months in neutral French oak

Analysis

Alc. 15.1%
TA .6
PH 3.44
Cases 51

Reviews, Kind Words &

Accolades

All Grenache off the 01 clone and fermented with 25% whole cluster, the 2024 Grenache 01 comes from the estate's Willow Creek vineyard and was aged 16 months in neutral French oak. It offers lively red fruits, dried herbs, and floral, spicy nuances on the nose. It's medium-bodied on the palate, nicely balanced and elegant, with an attractive savory complexity that blossoms with time in the glass. There are just 51 cases, and it should keep for 5-7 years. Drink 2026-2033.

—91 points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com / September 2026

Very spicy on the nose along with dried flowers, hibiscus tea, orange peel and bing cherries. Medium- to full-bodied with flavors of red licorice, cinnamon and tangerine. Drink now.

—92 points, Courtney Humiston, jamessuckling.com / August 2026