2022 Wonderland Grenache
92 pts James Suckling (2021)
91 pts International Wine Report (2021)
Why is a raven like a writing desk? – The Mad Hatter, in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Depends on your perspective…Wonderland Grenache v. 2022 is a new story this year: three different varietals from three different blocks in three different vineyards, led by Grenache, but with the additional accents of Mourvèdre and Syrah. All come together to deliver ripe aromas (white pepper, bay leaf, anise, roses) and flavors (black olive tapenade, citrus, raspberry cream, chanterelle mushrooms and cinnamon, among others). Delish now and bound for even more glorious goodness over time.
Food pairing: Barbecue, which is a noun, or wild mushroom cassoulet
Movie pairing: Alice in Wonderland, duh
FOUNDERS’ NOTES:
Wonderland was first produced in 2010 as a wine club only limited release andwas named at our family dinner table during a period when the girls were both part of a theatre production of Alice in Wonderland. Seemed just right.
| Download Wine Notes |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Grenache |
| Varietal Composition | 82% Grenache,
12% Mourvedre,
6% Syrah |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Boushey, Olsen, Sagemoor |
| Acid | 0.42 g/100 mL |
| PH | 3.93 |
| Aging | Aged in 19% new French oak. Racked to blend prior to bottling. |
| Fermentation | Grenache and Syrah- 33%-50% whole cluster fermentation. Maximum temp. 91°F. |
| Residual Sugar | 0.03 g/100 mL |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/15/2024 |
| Cases Produced | 386 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
"The 2022 ‘Wonderland’ has 12% Mourvedre blended in. Mainly coming from the Sagemoor and Boushey Vineyards, this was stored in 19% new French oak before bottling. This comes off very pure in terms of bright red fruits alongside orange blossom and shades of red rose petals. The palate is elegant and refined and elegant. This is nervy with good flavor density considering the vintage. Drink 2025-2035"
94 points Owen Bargreen
