2021 Stars & Dust, Santa Rita Hills, Red Table Wine, Old Vine, West (Top of the Hill Vineyard) (RT92+) This bottling, crafted from hand-picked, 100% Grenache fruit is aged in old, neutral barriques, with just 100 cases produced. The translucence speaks toward the house style, which stays squarely focused on varietal and terroir expression. Notes of freshly picked strawberry, red raspberry, hints of eucalyptus and hibiscus build a charismatically attractive center piece. The palate is packed with ripe, fresh fruit, coating your mouth with lusciousness, the acidity is refreshing, the soft tannins ripe while artfully taking a background position. While Nikki tells me of her inexperience with crafting reds, this wine speaks exquisitely well of her talents and is all about the fruit and it being crafted with tender, loving care. Uber-deliciousness defined! Drink now-2026 to capture its fresh fruit.
