The Hansen Vineyard is just down the street from our Crane Ridge Estate. Each year we are fortunate to get this gorgeous Grenache fruit alongside our awesome Zinfandel allocation. Allowing the wine to mature an extra twelve months in neutral oak barrels really gives it a chance to develop some earthy, spice characteristics that complement the classic berry quality found in Grenache. Served room temperature or chilled, this wine is a year ‘round winner.
Bright red with pink hues deliver an eye-catching wine. But, it is the intense aromatics that really steal the show. Red raspberry, sweet strawberry jam, gardenia and lavender fairly jump out of the glass. The palate continues with unsweetened raspberry, fresh herbs and cracked black pepper. Moderate acidity and crushed velvet tannins make it a wine that is food friendly and one that goes down easy.
7702 Cedar Mountain Drive, Livermore CA 94550 - Winery: 925.606.7411 - Fax: 925.606.7308 - rhonda@woodfamilyvineyards.com