Grenache

Fermented in concrete, one quarter whole cluster, then aged 18 months in large barrels, this is sophisticated, cutting edge winemaking in service to fruit from this one-of-a-kind, uniquely sited vineyard. As you might expect, it’s a stunningly great bottle of wine. My favorite Grenache over many years has been the Cayuse GOK bottling; this is its equal with less funk, more rock, and even more compact power. If you love Grenache, this is essential. Dense cranberry, raspberry and other red berry fruits, sappy acids, powerful concentration and impressive length. It’s all here for a long-lived and beautifully built bottle of wine. I finished drinking this bottle after it had been open a full three days, and it remained delicious up to the very last sip.

- Paul Gregutt

The 2022 Liminal Grenache is a dense and burly style of this varietal reminiscent of some of the newer vintages of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Red cherry cordial, dried yarrow and sage and suggestions of smoldering earth all combine on the nose with Linzer torte accents. The palate is ultra-refined and elegant with serious texture and underlying tension. Salty and rich, enjoy this beautiful [wine] now and over the next ten plus years to come. Drink 2024-2036.

- Owen Bargreen

From the earliest plantings in the WeatherEye Vineyard by Washington, visionary viticulturist Ryan Johnson, the fruit is fully allocated to the Liminal brand, less than an acre block of bushed-trained Grenache vines. Smoky tones open the aromatics, with notes of clove, violet florals and salted blood orange. The palate is mouthcoating in its richness. Baking chocolate with mint, an exotic spice blend, and smoky sea salt delivers loads of savoury depth. Ample fruit is present with black cherries, currant and a note of dark citrus verve. 25% whole cluster, concrete fermentation and 18 months in large format French oak.

- Clive Pursehouse, Decanter

Fermented in concrete with 25% whole cluster, this wine was subsequently aged 18 months in large format French oak barrels. The aromas are reserved at present, bringing notes of brown stem, red fruit, cigar box, black tea, dried flower, and plum. Full-bodied, rich fruit flavors follow. It’s opulent, but the coolness of the vintage keeps it all in balance. The purity is impressive. Enjoy from 2026 to 2031. Cellar Stocker.

- Sean P. Sullivan, Northwest Wine Report