Grenache, Ballard Canyon Estate, 2007
This second release of Grenache from our estate vineyard is a classic blend in the tradition of the great wines from the Rhone Valley. Contains classic Ballard Canyon aromas of cassis, ripe plums and blackberry. This bottling is abundant with suggestions of nutmeg and lemon blossoms as well as concentrated flavors of ripe cranberries and dried cherries. This wine is indeed a food friendly wine.

Harvested in the early hours of the morning, the Grenache grapes were fermented in small, one ton open top bins. Punched down by hand as required each day to extract all of the color, flavor and structure from the skins, the new wine was gently moved into 100% French Oak barrels, 33% of which were new, for sixteen months of aging. The winemaking team crafted a final blend of 96% Grenache and 4% Syrah. The wine was bottled without filtration on February 27, 2009 and allowed nine additional months of bottle age before release. Just 75 cases produced.

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Optimal Storage Conditions:
Constant temperature, 55-58°F, darkness.

Aging Potential: To enjoy young fruit aromas, consume within 1-3 years of bottling date. For extended aging under ideal conditions, consume within 3-10 years of bottling date.

Grower/Ranch: Rusack Estate

Bottle Analysis: Alcohol 14.5%, pH 3.56, TA 0.600 g/100ml

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