Ochota Barrels Grenache The Fugazi Vineyard 2014

This cuvée was vinified with seventy percent whole clusters and matured in neutral French oak barriques for eight months. The wine displays a luminous ruby hue in the glass. The nose is highly perfumed, offering fresh raspberry, spicecake, and incense notes. The palate presents spicy red fruit liqueur and floral pastille flavors, complemented by bitter cherry nuances. A smoky mineral quality provides lift and tension throughout. The wine presents notable power while maintaining striking grace, finishing with Pinot Noir-like clarity. The tannins are silky and harmonious, contributing to the wine's overall balance.