Grenache and Blends
Kick Ranch Vineyard, 2013

$ 42.00

Kick Ranch, in the eastern edge of the Rincon Valley, is becoming known for its Grenache and Syrah wines as well as Petite Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. It is in one of the cooler places that this variety performs well in.

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Winemaker's Notes

‘Pretty’ is not the most common lead descriptor one is likely to see for this variety. However, that is precisely my first thought when approaching this wine.  I remember my first encounter with the Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1990 Château Rayas.  I was surprised by the lighter color and delicacy it possessed compared with other wines from that area and vintage.  It possessed amazing flavor intensity and continuity without being heavy or harsh.

I have often described my view on the vinification of Grenache to wine industry professionals as an experience kind of like going to a David Bowie concert:  It is masculine in the beginning, but changes to feminine toward the end.  That is Grenache to me. RIP David.  Live on Grenache.

The 2012 Sonoma County Grenache we released last year was based on Kick Ranch Grenache.  But I felt that the vintage and my harvest choices saw a more harmonious result in the finished wine with the inclusion of some non-vineyard Syrah, preventing any vineyard designation.  By contrast, in 2013 it already had perfect harmony and balance without any assistance of Syrah.  So, it is 100% Kick Grenache. I am really enraptured by its floral perfumes, spiciness and gentle presence.  In the mouth it is a front-loaded WOW!  The finish simply invites another sip.  Call it warm-climate Pinot Noir if you wish.  It will deliver.

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Reviews

  1. Judi Scherrer

    VinousFebruary 2016

    The 2013 Grenache Kick Ranch is a classic Fred Scherrer wine. Understated and nuanced to the core, the Kick Ranch offers lovely varietal character throughout, with hints of sweet red stone fruit, mint, tobacco, herb and earthiness that persist into the nicely articulated finish. 90 Points. Antonio Galloni

  2. Judi Scherrer

    The Wine AdvocateOctober 2016

    I was also extremely pleased with Scherrer’s 2013 Grenache Kick Ranch. It is a big boy, at 15% alcohol, but then Grenache has to be ripe in order to produce quality. This is a beauty, with classic notes of kirsch liqueur, loamy soil, pepper and spice. The wine has fabulous fruit, a full-bodied mouthefeel, and wonderful elegance with an already burgeoning complexity in its aromatics. This was a real sleeper selection as well and its best drunk of the next 5-6 years. 91 Points. Robert Parker

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