2022 Dos Amigos Vineyard Grenache

We’ve been raving about Juan Alba’s grape growing prowess for more than 10 years now. He is truly one of Arizona wine’s unsung heroes. Not only is Juan the long-time manager of one of our most important fruit sources (Cimarron Vineyard), but his new Dos Amigos Vineyard is further proof that he is truly a master of Arizona grape farming. This bottling comes from the second of two Grenache picks at Juan’s vineyard in 2022. We don’t frequently bottle Grenache as a vineyard and varietal designate, but this was one of those lots that really stood out to us as something special. This wine has the pretty side we love about Grenache: a delicate strawberry/raspberry fruit, light spice, a hint of rose petals and the classic Grenache character of fallen leaves. But it also has enough body and texture to carry through to a long, delicious finish without being cloyingly sweet. Only seven barrels produced.