2017 Big Basin Vineyard Grizzly Grenache Santa Cruz
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S$13897
Vintage: 2017
Region: Santa Cruz Mountains
Country: USA
Winemaker Notes
Of our Fall 2021 release wines, the Grizzly is the most beguiling one. The nose is heady and compelling, both perfumed, fruit infused and spicy. If it was heady on the nose, then it is seductively expressive on the palate with unctuous and creamy texture, with layers of spicy fruit that echo through a long, long finish. We are on an endless pursuit to translate the beauty of Grenache into wine, and this is another wine on that progression. We try to hold our Grenache back longer as it really needs the time to come together. This wine is just coming around the bend and beginning to express itself. Delicious now, and stash a few for 5-10 years.
About Winery
Bradley is our founder, vineyard manager, and guide, uncompromising in his commitment to producing authentic and compelling wines, farming organically, and working with the best vineyard sites throughout the Santa Cruz and Gabilan Mountains.
Bradley was drawn to California post college for the natural beauty of the Sierras where he climbed, backpacked, and skied. He gradually made his way down the peninsula to Portola Valley and eventually to Boulder Creek in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Under the guidance of Rhône Ranger John Alban, Bradley planted our Rattlesnake Rock Estate vineyard in 2000, vinified our first vintage in 2002, and built our winery in 2003 using redwoods sustainably harvested from the Estate.
Bradley presently serves on the Board of Directors for the Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Association. He lives on the property with his two young sons, Kiran and Lakota, both of whom love grapes and tractors.
Winemaker Notes
Of our Fall 2021 release wines, the Grizzly is the most beguiling one. The nose is heady and compelling, both perfumed, fruit infused and spicy. If it was heady on the nose, then it is seductively expressive on the palate with unctuous and creamy texture, with layers of spicy fruit that echo through a long, long finish. We are on an endless pursuit to translate the beauty of Grenache into wine, and this is another wine on that progression. We try to hold our Grenache back longer as it really needs the time to come together. This wine is just coming around the bend and beginning to express itself. Delicious now, and stash a few for 5-10 years.
About Winery
Bradley is our founder, vineyard manager, and guide, uncompromising in his commitment to producing authentic and compelling wines, farming organically, and working with the best vineyard sites throughout the Santa Cruz and Gabilan Mountains.
Bradley was drawn to California post college for the natural beauty of the Sierras where he climbed, backpacked, and skied. He gradually made his way down the peninsula to Portola Valley and eventually to Boulder Creek in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Under the guidance of Rhône Ranger John Alban, Bradley planted our Rattlesnake Rock Estate vineyard in 2000, vinified our first vintage in 2002, and built our winery in 2003 using redwoods sustainably harvested from the Estate.
Bradley presently serves on the Board of Directors for the Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Association. He lives on the property with his two young sons, Kiran and Lakota, both of whom love grapes and tractors.
Winemaker Notes
Of our Fall 2021 release wines, the Grizzly is the most beguiling one. The nose is heady and compelling, both perfumed, fruit infused and spicy. If it was heady on the nose, then it is seductively expressive on the palate with unctuous and creamy texture, with layers of spicy fruit that echo through a long, long finish. We are on an endless pursuit to translate the beauty of Grenache into wine, and this is another wine on that progression. We try to hold our Grenache back longer as it really needs the time to come together. This wine is just coming around the bend and beginning to express itself. Delicious now, and stash a few for 5-10 years.
