Scratch is a project of Winemaker Sabrine Rodems producing small lot Blanc de Blanc, Brut Rose, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon from Monterey, Arroyo Seco, Santa Lucia Highlands, and Santa Cruz Mountains AVA’s.
The Vineyard
Ventana Vineyard is located in the gravely river basin of the Arroyo Seco. The rocks, fondly called ‘Greenfield Potatoes’, are a part of a well-draining soil basin. The radiating heat from the rock surfaces help the canopy retain heat for ripening. The Riesling and Grenache Scratch sources from this vineyard reflect the minerality of those rocks in their aroma and flavor.
This Grenache Noir is big and bold. Compote of plum, black cherry and black berries with spice and earth. This wine fills your mouth with juiciness and flavor that will stand up to bold food and friends. Stop, sit down, and have a glass!
Specs
100% Grenache fermented in 10% new French Oak and 15% New American Oak.
This Grenache Noir shows the subtlety that single varietal Grenache can only show. Black cherry and black berries with spice of clove and nutmeg with an elegant touch of sagebrush on the finish! Classic and complex with enough weight for lamb and steak but also fresh enough for seafood.
Specs
100% Grenache fermented in 10% new French Oak and 15% New American Oak.
Scratch is a project of Winemaker Sabrine Rodems producing small-lot Chardonnay Sparkling, Riesling, Grenache, Pinot Noir and Cabernet from Monterey, Arroyo Seco, Santa Lucia Highlands and Santa Cruz Mountains AVA’s.
Sabrine received her Bachelor’s degree from UCLA in Theatre, Film and Television and worked in the film and theatre industry for many years before deciding to go back to school to earn her Master’s of Science in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis. For the past twenty years Sabrine has been making highly acclaimed wines from some of the best vineyards in California.
Working in the Central Coast and Monterey area has given her access to some of the best cool climate grapes in the world.
“What I love most about Monterey, the Arroyo Seco, Santa Lucia Highland and the Santa Cruz Mountains is that I have four geologically different sites at my fingertips. Getting to work with bench Pinot Noir and river bed Riesling and Grenache, and Coastal Cabernet makes my work exciting and the wine exciting as well. Winemaking is the best of both worlds the amalgamation of science and art.”
Available States
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
This wine comes in a tinted bottle with a natural cork, and has an interesting artwork on the front of a lady wearing a cold weather ushanka hat (certainly a stark contrast to the spring lilacs that are blooming now!).
The label has more detail than typical on the back about the specs of the wine and where it came from.
I was unable to find any prior listings on casemates, so I think this may be the first time this has been offered for sale here.
I must say the wine itself is quite pleasant. It is lightly peppery (on both the nose and palate), and has a distinct dark cherry scent. On the tongue it is velvety and I find myself holding it in my mouth longer than usual to enjoy the taste and ‘feel’. I think this is likely at or near its peak drinking point right now.
It’s medium-bodied and has minimal legs on the side of the glass, and really does come through as a cherry or maybe raspberry quality (though without the cloying sweetness); it does dry out my mouth on the back end but while drinking it the feel is balanced. (The ph is at the higher end of what you typically see which may have something to do with that)
At this price this seems like a decent value. I’ll be keeping an eye on this vintner!
Scratch Wines Arroyo Seco Grenache
The Vineyard
2019 Scratch Grenache, Ventana Vineyard, Arroyo Seco
Tasting Notes
Specs
2021 Scratch Grenache, Ventana Vineyard, Arroyo Seco
Tasting Notes
Specs
What’s Included
2-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
Not for sale on winery website, $660/case MSRP
About The Winery
Available States
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Tuesday, May 26 - Wednesday, May 27
2019 Scratch Wines Arroyo Seco Grenache
2 bottles for $54.99 $27.50/bottle + $4/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $219.99 $18.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2021 Scratch Wines Arroyo Seco Grenache
Lab Rat Report for 2021 vintage Scratch Grenache
This wine comes in a tinted bottle with a natural cork, and has an interesting artwork on the front of a lady wearing a cold weather ushanka hat (certainly a stark contrast to the spring lilacs that are blooming now!).
The label has more detail than typical on the back about the specs of the wine and where it came from.
I was unable to find any prior listings on casemates, so I think this may be the first time this has been offered for sale here.
I must say the wine itself is quite pleasant. It is lightly peppery (on both the nose and palate), and has a distinct dark cherry scent. On the tongue it is velvety and I find myself holding it in my mouth longer than usual to enjoy the taste and ‘feel’. I think this is likely at or near its peak drinking point right now.
It’s medium-bodied and has minimal legs on the side of the glass, and really does come through as a cherry or maybe raspberry quality (though without the cloying sweetness); it does dry out my mouth on the back end but while drinking it the feel is balanced. (The ph is at the higher end of what you typically see which may have something to do with that)
At this price this seems like a decent value. I’ll be keeping an eye on this vintner!