2002 Grenache Blanc
The 2002 Grenache Blanc is an excellent example of what this little-known grape can achieve in a favorable climate. In 1993, Tablas Creek Vineyard was the first winery to bring this varietal into the United States, and the 2002 vintage marks its first solo bottling.
Tasting Notes
Bright aromas of green apple and mandarin are followed by a rich mouthfeel, clean flavors of green apple, mineral, and peach, and a long, lingering finish.
Technical Details
Appellation
- Paso Robles
Technical Notes
- 14.5% Alcohol by Volume
- 200 Cases Produced
Blend
- 100% Grenache Blanc
Recipes & Pairings
Recipe Suggestions
Food Pairings
- Spicy Asian preparations of fish and chicken
- Shrimp Scampi
- Sushi
- Lemongrass Beef
Production Notes
We use most of our Grenache Blanc in our Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc and Côtes de Tablas Blanc each year. However, we have been so pleased by the flavors and intensity of the Grenache Blanc over the past few years that we decided to reserve a small quantity of Grenache Blanc for a single-varietal bottling.
Our Grenache Blanc grapes were grown on our 120-acre certified organic estate vineyard.
TThe 2002 vintage was tremendous: warm and sunny, with cool nights that prolonged the hangtime of the grapes. The warmth and long hangtime led to grapes that were concentrated, rich, and ripe, but with good acidity to balance the richness. The Grenache Blanc was harvested in two picks on September 19th and 31st.
The Grenache Blanc grapes were whole cluster pressed, and fermented using native yeasts in stainless steel tanks. After primary fermentation, the wine was moved to neutral French oak barrels to complete malolactic fermentation. The final blends were assembled in May 2003, and bottled in July 2003. The wines underwent only a light cold stabilization before bottling.