Winemaker Ryan Carr wrangles with this vineyard each year, as it sits in red clay atop a coastal bluff right over the seaside town of Carpinteria. This vintage is a hit, starting with compact aromas of red currant, berry, crushed slate and red licorice. There's an herbal array to the sip, from marjoram and anise to thyme and lavender, yet it's the brisk red-pomegranate fruit that keeps it singing into the finish. Matt Kettmann

rating

93
Price

$45,Buy Now
Designation

Paredon Vineyard
Variety

Grenache
Appellation

Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, US
Winery

Carr

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Alcohol

14.5%
Bottle Size

750 ml
Category

Red
Date Published

4/1/2020
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