Amevive Grenache Alisos Canyon 2023

Amevive Grenache Alisos Canyon 2023

Amevive
$38.00

Grape: Grenache
Vintage: 2023
Type: Red

This grenache comes from the Martian Ranch Vineyard, a certified biodynamic site situated on the southwest side of the Alisos Canyon AVA. Winemaker Alice Anderson selects the best six barrels from two separate lots: one fermented with one-hundred percent whole clusters and the other destemmed. The fruit undergoes a spontaneous native fermentation on the skins for about two weeks before a gentle pressing. It ages in neutral French oak barrels and bottled without filtering or fining.

It radiates a ruby color, offering a lifted bouquet of fresh cherry, tart cranberry, and delicate floral notes. The palate is light-to-medium-bodied and ethereal, showing an old-world elegance reminiscent of high-altitude Spanish styles. A central beam of mineral acidity balances the red fruit components without feeling heavy. Fine, chalky tannins provide a grip that structures the fluid mouthfeel. It finishes clean and dry, leaving a savory trail of wild herbs and crushed stone.

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We are proud to lovingly tend some of the oldest vines planted and still in production in Santa Barbara County. We are committed to beyond organic farming, embracing the native ecology, integrating animals, and walking our vineyard rows daily. We believe that unmanipulated wines with energy and a sense of place only come with a deep connection to the land.

We lease and farm the Ibarra-Young Vineyard in Los Olivos District A.V.A. This vineyard was planted by Charlotte Young in 1971 and is still owned by her three daughters.

Everything on the property is own-rooted and has been farmed organically since 1993. We began leasing and farming this land at the end of 2019 and have since employed holistic, regenerative organic, and biodynamic practices to reinvigorate the soils that have been working hard for over half a century.

Our goal is to rebuild an ecosystem of native species that live alongside our vine rows, regenerate soil health, and grow the highest quality grapes this site can give. We believe the best wine grapes are grown with minimal inputs and conscious vineyard management. We reject a systematic schedule for viticulture and farming in general. We believe that by working in conjunction with nature we can increase biodiversity and soil health, minimize unnecessary sprays, minimize tractor passes and compaction, decrease water use, and reduce our carbon footprint.