The Language of Yes, Grenache 2021, Rancho Real Vineyard, Santa Maria, Central Coast, CA

A beautiful medium bodied Grenache with structure and notes of bright, juicy berry fruits, spices, and dried herbs.

COUNTRY: USA

STATE: California

APPELLATION (AVA): Santa Maria Valley

REGION: Central Coast

SUBREGION: Santa Barbara county

VINEYARD: Rancho Real Vineyard

VINTAGE: 2021

GRAPES: 100% Grenache

SOIL: Sandy loam

PRACTICE: Biodynamic

VINIFICATION: 50% whole cluster. Aged in used puncheons and stainless steel. Bottled unfiltered.

STYLE: Still

COLOR: Bright ruby

BODY: Medium to full

TASTE: Dry

TANNINS: Moderate tannins

PRIMARY AROMAS: Strawberry, rhubarb, blood orange, clove

FLAVOR: Structured, baked berries, herbs, long, savory finish

FORMAT: 750ml

ALCOHOL: 14.3%

SERVICE AND FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTION: Pair with a charcuterie plate or a lamb braise.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Randall Grahm

“...what we are trying to achieve here is not to blindly emulate the Frenchies, but rather, to try and find our own original style and voice, informed by the uniqueness of the vineyards, climats, and by the (mostly) sunny disposition of the Central Coast of California. The Language of Yes is certainly a journey of discovery, continuously working rather more to create complexity and soulfulness in the vines and wines.” - Randall Grahm

ABOUT THE VINEYARD: 

A vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley appellation of Santa Barbara County. The vineyard with 436-acre property sits 13 miles southeast of the town of Santa Maria and tailored specifically to its topography and soil types producing Burgundian and Rhone grape varietals.

ABOUT THE LABEL: The label was designed by Chuck House in conjunction with Toronto-based design studio Public Address.

“The label art takes its inspiration from a long out-of-print book on Medieval Occitan culture sourced from a rare book dealer in Paris. Expanding on the design by Chuck, Public Address developed an identity system with a distinctly literary style. The typeface Traulha, also inspired by Occitan culture and language, is used throughout as a contemporary nod to the historic roots. The brand’s tone of voice compliments the design system and places Randall as the first-person protagonist with a more neutral narrator as straight man.” (publicaddress.studio)