Not a lot of new labels get me excited, but this producer hits everything outa the yard. Delicious, sharp Chards, elegant, restrained Pinots, and type-perfect Grenaches. The latter here invigorates with the same sly magic of my last visit, though perhaps some of the woodsy green aspects pulled back a bit in favor or round fullness. Dusty and drrrrty on the nose, highlighted by soft, full berry: lush and darkly ripened. Bright med-ruby in the glass with absolutely no amber at the pink, thin rim.

Ripe and decadent on the palate–warm, even–as the plush fruit trickles slowly all over the mouth in a coating imbued with gentle spice and deep sprite. A chalkiness climbs in midway, going sharp-bitter with slight acridity which only exemplifies its fruit-framing. Everything about this wine is a win, and I’m ahppy to see serious, varietally-correct Grenache finally flowing from the Central Coast, and here: no crazy bling-bro AVA, just plain old Edna. Not a whole lot of this wine out there, but easily distributed locally and something EVERY true Grenache fan should experience.

2020 LA LOMITA Grenache Estate Grown Islay Hill Vyd Edna Valley 14.1

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