Alisos Canyon AVA Grenache | Âmevive

A juicy, moreish Grenache from the newest AVA in Santa Barbara County, Alisos Canyon. The western bluebird on the label was painted by Alice’s mother–chosen as it’s a great natural predator to insects in the vineyard, and a crucial part of the native food chain. Alice tells us that they have built several birdboxes around the vineyard in order to give them space to rear their young.

Region:

California

Appellation:

Santa Maria Valley

Variety / Blend:

Grenache:

Climate:

Maritime

Soils:

Alluvial deposits with limestone streaks

Farming:

Demeter certified biodynamic

Altitude:

200 metres

Fermentation:

50% whole cluster in stainless steel

Ageing:

12 months in 228L neutral French oak barrels