Clarendon Hills, Roma's, Grenache 2001

Red/purple.

Deep, almost "thick" nose of praline and Brazil nut. A hint of black fruit.

Much more of a middle-weight than it was a few years ago, but this still has a blackberry core of fruit. Hard to believe that a New-World Grenache is in a dumb phase, but I think this is. Concentrated to the hilt, but everything in reserve now. Textural sweetness still evident as is plentiful, but finely-grained, tannin.

I wonder just when this thing will sing? Maybe 4-6 more years?

Day 4 - Nut aromatics now balanced by black raspberry confection. Much sweeter in the mouth too, but not nearly as full as it was a few years ago. Just a bit of heat on the long fruit-filled finish.


$75