- Practicing Organic
- 100% Grenache
- Sourced from Hofer Vineyard (Rancho Cucamonga AVA) 42 miles east of Los Angeles
- Ancient, dry farmed own-rooted vines planted in sand in 1919
- De-stemmed, daily hand-pigeage during 9 day native fermentation
- Aged 11 months in neutral barrique and puncheon
- 256 cases produced
- 12.1% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Cucamonga Valley
Variety:
Grenache
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-ATG-42-22 | 12/750ml |
| Magnum | US-ATG-42-22M | 6/1500ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
98
Date
2024-08-15
"The 2022 Grenache Hofer Vineyard hails from an own-rooted, head-trained vineyard just outside of Los Angeles, planted in 1919. Spice, leather, dried figs, dried herbs and menthol are so evocative. In this vintage, it almost reminds me of a Mission wine. This really is like tasting a wine from another era, one from many decades prior. For some readers, this style will be too eccentric. For those who want to explore California's past, this is absolutely required drinking. It's an unforgettable wine—a time capsule of sorts."