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2022

Grenache

High Canyon Series

Winemaking

Single .8-acre block. Fermented in concrete with 25% whole cluster. Aged 18 months in large French oak barrels.

Place

This small block of bush-trained Grenache sits at the pinnacle of the High Canyon portion of WeatherEye.

Winemaker’s Notes

Italian cherries, strawberry leaf, blood orange oil, and damp loam. On the palate this wine surprises with its tautness of tannins, and deep, dark core, while it still leads with Grenache notes of dusted blackberry, cherry liqueur, blood orange bitters, desert herbs, and crushed stone. The seriousness of the core on the finish is what separates this unique amphitheater-shaped block from Grenache anywhere else.


Sidewalk chalk art, fossil preserved in amber, Ravel’s Bolero

AVA

Red Mountain

Drink

Now - 2032.

$85 / 750ml bottle


Scores & Reviews

96

Points

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

94

Points

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

93

Points

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