A bright, expressive California Grenache that brings together juicy red fruit, wild herbs, and mineral tension in all the right ways. Grown in Santa Maria’s cool-climate Rancho Real Vineyard and crafted by legendary winemaker Randall Grahm, this wine is all about elegance, energy, and a little eccentricity.
Taste | This is Grenache with both charm and grit. Lush strawberry, cherry, and raspberry up front, followed by layers of white pepper, rose petals, and a zing of tangerine peel. As it opens, you’ll find savory undertones—sagebrush, crushed gravel, even a salty twang—balanced by fresh citrusy acidity and a whisper of blue fruit on the finish.
About the Winery/Winemaker | Randall Grahm—yes, that Randall Grahm—is the creative force behind The Language of Yes, a label devoted to expressive, site-driven wines with personality. This bottle comes from the Rancho Real Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, where foggy mornings and coastal winds slow ripening, locking in brightness and flavor. It’s thoughtful winemaking with a slightly rebellious streak.
Why We Love It | It’s got soul. This wine walks the line between power and grace—packed with fruit, yet grounded by herbal, mineral layers that keep it from ever feeling too polished. A true Central Coast stunner that speaks the "language of yes" to complexity, place, and purpose. Serve it with grilled lamb, mushroom risotto, or just a good evening.
Technical Wine Notes
- Varietal: 96% Grenache, 4% Syrah
- Appellation: Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
- Fermentation: 50% whole cluster; stems fully lignified; stainless steel fermentation
- Aging: 12 months in used puncheons and stainless steel
- Alcohol: 13.3% ABV
- Style: Medium-bodied, structured, fruit-forward with earthy minerality
- Drinking Window: Now through 2032
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#SantaMariaGrenache #RandallGrahm #TheLanguageOfYes #CoolClimateRed #CaliforniaWine #WholeClusterFerment #TerroirDriven #CentralCoastWines #GrenacheLove #SmallBatchWine
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