2020 La Barge Grenache Santa Rita Hills
Certified Organic
Tasting Notes
Estate grown from LaBarge’s Certified Organic (CCOF) vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, the 2018 Grenache is a beautiful cool-climate expression of this popular Mediterranean varietal. Aromas of boysenberry, elderberry, dried purple flowers and dark peppery spices show on the nose of this luscious wine, while the palate is lively with lots of power. Flavors of bright red fruits, elderberry, loamy earth, wild mint, and violets swirl around a firm core of well-structured yet soft tannins. The Grenache finishes with lingering nuances of strawberries.
About La Barge
Mission We have an irrefutable dedication to the pursuit of excellence and hope that our heart and soul are reflected in the wine. It starts with an inexhaustible commitment to our vineyard and a passion for every detail in the winery. Every action has one single objective – to produce the finest wine possible. We do everything in our power to bring you the most delicious, thought-provoking, honest, and true interpretation of a special site. This is our life.
Place The estate is located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation in Santa Barbara County. The mixture of soils ranges from clay loam to sandy clay topsoil over diatomaceous earth and its variants, as well as calcareous shale – compressed, sedimentary rock of siliceous and calcareous ooze. Plantings consist of 12 acres of California heritage and ENTAV-INRA clones encompassing Pinot noir, Grenache, Syrah, Albariño, and Viognier. Planting densities are 2,420 vines per acre on a vertical shoot positioned trellis. All canopy management is employed by hand with the great thought and care required for farming organically in such a wild and challenging environment.
People Being a true domaine, all management of vineyards, winemaking, élevage, bottling, labeling, packaging, landscaping, and sales is performed by Pierre LaBarge IV, and a small and dedicated crew.
Certified Organic
Tasting Notes
Estate grown from LaBarge’s Certified Organic (CCOF) vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County, the 2018 Grenache is a beautiful cool-climate expression of this popular Mediterranean varietal. Aromas of boysenberry, elderberry, dried purple flowers and dark peppery spices show on the nose of this luscious wine, while the palate is lively with lots of power. Flavors of bright red fruits, elderberry, loamy earth, wild mint, and violets swirl around a firm core of well-structured yet soft tannins. The Grenache finishes with lingering nuances of strawberries.
About La Barge
Mission We have an irrefutable dedication to the pursuit of excellence and hope that our heart and soul are reflected in the wine. It starts with an inexhaustible commitment to our vineyard and a passion for every detail in the winery. Every action has one single objective – to produce the finest wine possible. We do everything in our power to bring you the most delicious, thought-provoking, honest, and true interpretation of a special site. This is our life.
Place The estate is located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation in Santa Barbara County. The mixture of soils ranges from clay loam to sandy clay topsoil over diatomaceous earth and its variants, as well as calcareous shale – compressed, sedimentary rock of siliceous and calcareous ooze. Plantings consist of 12 acres of California heritage and ENTAV-INRA clones encompassing Pinot noir, Grenache, Syrah, Albariño, and Viognier. Planting densities are 2,420 vines per acre on a vertical shoot positioned trellis. All canopy management is employed by hand with the great thought and care required for farming organically in such a wild and challenging environment.
People Being a true domaine, all management of vineyards, winemaking, élevage, bottling, labeling, packaging, landscaping, and sales is performed by Pierre LaBarge IV, and a small and dedicated crew.