Vigo Cellars Syrah and Grenache

Tasting notes & discussion 43

Typically $40/bottle from Vigo Cellars
Vintage 2015 Syrah and 2016 Grenache from Paso Robles
Available for AZ; CA; CO; DC; FL; GA; IA; ID; IN; LA; MA; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NM; NV; NY; OH; OR; PA; SD; TX; WA; WI; WY
Sold by Vigo Cellars, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect

About Vigo Cellars
“Vigo Cellars is a family-owned, artisan winery dedicated to the crafting of American Rhone wines. Dan and Kim Rodrigues launched Vigo Cellars in 2008 with a single vineyard Syrah from the Avila Valley in the San Luis Obispo Coast wine region, later expanding the portfolio to include a Grenache Blanc, Viognier, and Grenache.

With a focus on the crafting of small lots, Vigo Cellars utilizes new world winemaking techniques as well as time honored, old-world methods to express each vineyard’s terroir, while highlighting the varietal’s characteristics.”

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TASTING NOTES:
Grenache - “The 2016 Grenache flaunts aromas of fresh-picked raspberries, with notes of herbal oregano and lavender. The wine is medium-bodied with rhubarb, tart cherry and licorice flavors, with a touch of fresh shaved chocolate. Elegant tannins lead to soft, long finish.” (AbV 14.8%, pH 3.8, TA 0.52 g/100mL)

Syrah - “Aromas of ripe blackberries, vanilla bean, and roasted coffee beans welcome a well-structured, complex wine. The deep dark ruby-red color hints at the opulent blackberry fruit flavors, with a touch of caramel and spice leading to a lush, velvety finish.” (AbV 14.8%, pH 3.93, TA 0.58 g/100mL)

BARRELS:
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TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help you make conversation over this wine:
Disney Channel animated series Kim Possible had two iconic villains: Dr. Drakken, the blue dude voiced by John DiMaggio (Bender from Futurama and Jake from Adventure Time) and She-Go, the green chick with the glowing hands. For the majority of the series, we just know She-Go as Dr. Drakken’s “sidekick,” or perhaps more aptly, his hired muscle. It’s revealed, however, that she was once part of a superhero team with her brothers, each with their own weird glow-based power. And of course, they are named: He-Go, Me-Go, and the twins We-Go. She-Go, sardonic and self-centered that she is, didn’t exactly gel with that lifestyle.

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended):
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OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option):
Developing a clever naming scheme for your own family.

Vigo Cellars Syrah and Grenache

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