Cayuse Vineyards God Only Knows Armada Vineyard Grenache 2019

Grape: Grenache
Vintage: 2019
Type: Red

This red wine comes from Armada Vineyard in the Rocks District, showcasing an expression of grenache. Winemaker Christophe Baron manages the plot using biodynamic principles, allowing vines to struggle through deep beds of basalt river cobbles. The hand-harvested fruit ferments using vineyard-born wild yeasts, prioritizing site transparency. Aged for over a year in neutral French oak barrels, it settles naturally into an authentic rock-driven identity.

It pours a light ruby-garnet color, releasing complex aromas of ripe cherry, red currant, and fresh violet petals over a background of forest floor. On the palate, the medium-bodied frame balances a fleshy mouthfeel with fine-grained, integrated tannins. Savory flavors of cranberry and wild plum fold into notes of black tea, tobacco, and wet stone. A clean thread of alpine acidity runs through the center, keeping the profile fresh. It finishes bone-dry, leaving a lingering mineral impression.