Katie’s Kraving Review
Oh man y’all…. If you know me then you know that there are two things with which I’m freaking obsessed (besides my children)……
The Rock and Grenache. Like Grenache in all it’s wonderful, different forms! And man did this one not disappoint. #boom
Here’s my Katie’s Kraving review:
No joke y’all, this one is epic!!! I’m talking fun, complex, cool, easy, relaxed. The first time I had it happened to be at midnight with a couple good friends and I instantly knew I needed more of it in my life.
One sip was all it took. I had a total ”meet-cute” with the elephant on the label and suddenly my crush on The Rock was in perilous danger of being replaced (who can resist a man with carbs #amiright??)
This wine is like a fake “work” boot (you know, the kind people wear who don’t use them for work and would never get them dirty). It’s all “Let’s look like we’re gonna work but really just sit outside sipping Grenache and eating a tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto sandwich on a fresh baguette.”
A bit deceiving. Just like this bad boy.
There’s a touch of rustic-ness and a bit of whimsy, it’s gentle and elegant without crossing the line into the realm pretentiousness (I mean, it has an elephant wearing an apron and holding a baguette on the label – how pretentious could it be?!).
As it opens, the fruitiness starts to erupt from the glass and you’re like, “holy he$$ what just happened? I need another swirl and another sip, stat!”
Orange peel, dark chocolate, forest floor, cranberry, raspberry, cherry. Hold up Batman, am I getting flowers? Is that even possible?
Well, my friends, it is. And trust me when I say, you need this in your life!
You can thank me later (by buying me a glass 😜)
Kings Carey Wines (www.kingscarey.com)
Parker Wolf Selections (parkerwolfwine.com)
H. Mercer Wine and Spirit Imports (hmercerimports.com)
The Deets (bc those are cool and important too!)
Grape: Grenache
Region: Santa Rita Hills, CA
ABV: 12.5%
Aging: on the less for 23 months in neutral barrels (on 400-L puncheon and two 500-L puncheons)
Vineyard: Spear Vineyard
Production: 140 cases