Rhone Wines

The cool climate of the Sta. Rita Hills is proving to be an excellent growing environment for Rhone grape varieties, and we are pleased with the flavors, mouthfeel and complexity of the Syrah and Grenache wines we are making from our estate vineyard.

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Alma Rosa’s estate vineyard, El Jabali, was originally planted in 1983 by Richard Sanford. 2021 marks the second year producing Syrah from the highest elevation reaches of our estate vineyard. Embodying the essence of Sta. Rita Hills' cool climate, the 2021 Alma Rosa El Jabali Syrah allures with its captivating aromas of violets, lilacs, orange peel, blueberries and crushed stone. The palate marries bright, juicy acidity with blackberry, blueberry and black currant flavors. Lush fruit and firmly structured tannins strike a perfect balance in this high complex, well-rounded Syrah.

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SKU: SYEJ21T

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Alma Rosa’s estate vineyard, El Jabali, was originally planted in 1983 by Richard Sanford. The 2021 Alma Rosa El Jabali Grenache is the second-ever 100% estate-grown Grenache to come from Alma Rosa’s estate. The fruit was harvested from the coolest, highest-elevation vineyard at the estate and features concentrated yet delicate fruit flavors. A mesmerizing red ruby hue in the glass, this wine gracefully unfurls in the glass, revealing a luscious opulence. The bouquet enchants with a symphony of violets and lilacs, red licorice, rhubarb, hints of orange peel, succulent strawberries, leather, cherries and cooling mint. On the palate, the 2021 El Jabali Grenache delivers flavorful burst of concentrated, juicy red fruit, vibrant acidity and velvety tannins.

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SKU: GNEJ21T