Ridge Vineyards Grenache Blanc, Paso Robles (2023) 2023
Ridge Vineyards Grenache Blanc, Paso Robles (2023) 2023 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Grenache Blanc, Picpoul, Roussanne (Paso Robles, United States), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are very soft and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast vegetables, oysters, steak, barbecue. Cheapest offer £48.00 at Fulham Wine Company.
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Ridge is one of California's most respected wineries, famous for its Monte Bello Cabernet and its old-vine Zinfandels. White wine is the rare exception - which makes this Grenache Blanc a genuine discovery, even for people who know the name. It comes from three vineyards on the cooler, limestone-rich west side of Paso Robles, where the chalky soils give white wines real freshness and drive. Grenache Blanc leads, with a little Picpoul and Roussanne adding lift and texture. Ridge makes it the same careful, low-intervention way it makes its reds: gently pressed, fermented with natural yeasts, then rested for several months in a mix of older oak and concrete to build texture without adding oaky flavour. The result is crisp and mineral but not lean - white peach, pear and citrus with a savoury, stony edge and a long, mouth-watering finish. A serious white that still goes down easily. Serve well chilled.