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.
Vineyard Notes
The rolling hills of Paso Robles presents the ideal setting for our Grenache, with the warm days and cool, coastal nights providing the perfect growing conditions for our red Rhone varietals.
Specs
Vintage: 2016
Appellation: Paso Robles
Varietal: 100% Grenache
Harvest: October 6, 2016
Alcohol: 14.8%
pH: 3.8
T.A. .52g / 100mL
Bottling: April 24, 2018
2015 Vigo Syrah, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
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.
Vineyard Notes
The rolling hills of Paso Robles presents the ideal setting for our Syrah, with the warm days and cool, coastal nights providing the perfect growing conditions for our red Rhone varietals.
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.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MA, MN, MO, MT, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI, WY
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2015 Vigo Cellars Syrah and Grenache - $30 = 14.27%
At the beginning I guess, last week, I got a UPS notice that I had a package arriving the next day that required an adult to sign for it, & the next day a email from Alice plus a bottle of Grenache from UPS, semi cool day in Iowa, it arrived at 71 degrees, even though it was in the brown truck for 7 hours. (We are close to the end of the route)
Since it arrived in the middle of the week, and Alice said It goes on sale on Monday, my wife (Cynthia) & I had ample time to think about what, how & when we would enjoy this gift from heaven (well actually Wine Country Connect & Vigo Cellars).
We research the winery’s name as I didn’t recognize the name, and found it was most likely named for a Spanish port city, also researched what goes good with Grenache, kept coming up with lamb, lamb wasn’t available around here, as we are in Iowa, land of pork & beef, very few Sheep.
So we settled on a Spanish roasted chicken dish (off the Internet) with of all things sliced green olives on sliced oranges over the chicken thighs.
Ok, that’s the setting…
On Saturday night, about an hour before dinner, I was about to open the elegant bottle, (BTW Dan & Kim, I love the black label & foil) but since it was Iowa, and hot, decided to check its temp…82 degrees, popped it into the frig for a bit, and opened it when it cooled to 71.
The color was a medium red, pleasant to the eyes, decent legs, while neither Cynthia or I could pick out any specific aroma of a particular fruit from smell, (think the 90% humidity had dulled our sense of smell) we both thought cherries, and several different berries upon tasting, with a nice long finish. At the beginning of the meal, there was a bit (not much) of a alcohol taste, but midway thru the bottle that was gone, and some slight tannins (I love tannin) were evident…
Since we didn’t have lamb available (oh how it would go with a standing rack of lamb ribs) & feel it would complement a night of several strong cheeses, crackers, we are so glad we went with a robust Spanish dish, it truly, truly made that meal, complementing the dish in every way.
As far as price, $40 at the winery, (per their website), thought at the time, while hoping for WineDavid to get it down to something I could afford, didn’t think it would be below $18.00. So when I got on Internet this AM, it didn’t take, but a few moments, to color Iowa on the map to grey.
@winecaseaholic - Nice pairing! Yes, our winery is named for the city in Spain my in-laws originated from! Whether it’s Grenache or Garnacha, we love to pop open a bottle in the summertime, serving it slightly chilled and enjoy with our summertime grilling – lamb, or a nice baby back rib with carmelized Siracha is a great sweet & spicy pairing! Thank you for your review!
@kaolis@vigocellars understood on the temp, will abide by that when mybcase arrives, at the time, though, the wife was putting food on table so we went with the temp that it had cooled to.
BTW, sorry about adding a “r” to your cellar name, think it was spell check, & when I noticed it, my editing window had expired.
When I got the notice that I was getting another bottle of wine to sample, I eagerly awaited it’s arrival so I could plan what to make with it. I was delighted when I opened up the box and saw it was a Syrah. Unfortunately, we’re in Florida and the heat is insane here - and the bottle was piping hot. So I chucked it into the pantry to cool down for a few days, but not before our cat had a chance to inspect it.
The dinner I planned was a nice steak with a side of baby bok choy and mushrooms, with a small slice of pie for dessert. As I got started cooking, I popped the bottle and was surprised to find the cork was pretty soaked through - about halfway up. Unfortunately, some of it disintegrated into the bottle, but at least I got a little fiber in my drink?
First impression of the wine itself was ‘holy crap this is dark red’. It had a subtle blackberry smell, but not too sweet. Decent legs, but the first sip was very muted. It wasn’t until I was halfway through the glass before I noticed the alcohol taste (not offensive) and the berries and the tannin. I left it to sit in my glass while I finished cooking.
Paring it with red meat really brought out the woody flavor - so I was enjoying it much more than when I first sipped it. I really enjoyed the tartness of the wine with the greens as well, and the bitterness of both really worked well together. This wine went down quickly with dinner, and I asked my husband to save some so we could try it with dessert (too late, he was already pouring the last of the bottle into his glass).
My dessert was a small slice of apple pie, and he had a small slice of blueberry. I’m always interested to see if a dinner wine can be carried into dessert, because sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. This time…no so much. It wasn’t awful but the extreme sweet with the extreme bitter/dry of the wine kind of cancelled both out and just made everything taste kind of doughy. The blueberry pie seemed to work MUCH better with the wine, probably because of the strong berry flavors it already had.
The one thing this wine DID do is make me want a cigar really badly. If we had a second bottle, I’d of cracked it open in a heartbeat just for that.
I would have put this at at least $20+ a bottle, so I was surprised to see the price when it went up this morning. It’s not a wine I’d drink in the Florida summers, but it’s something I’d definitely seek out when it got a little cooler.
Hey Casemates Fans! We hope you enjoy this opportunity to sample some of our Vigo Cellars wines! As noted, we’re a limited production winery, based in the rolling hills of Paso Robles, near the Pacific Ocean. The result are these two American Rhone varietals that have an intense flavor profile that is a product of our warm, summer/early-fall days and cool, coastal nights with a typical daily 50-degree temperature swing.
@vigocellars Can you point us to the links for the Wine Enthusiast reviews? Points are good but like to see the text. Thanks for chiming in here and cheers!
@rjquillin - thank you for your interest! We enjoy our wines with 3-5 years of aging, although we have libraried cases from each vintage, so check back in 2030! Enjoy!
Our favorite pairings for the Vigo Grenache: Burrata Crostini (fig jam, carmelized onion & sea salt with local handmade burrata), Bacon Wrapped Dates with cold smoked & aged blue cheese, finished with a balsamic reduction, and grilled baby back ribs with a sticky, sweet and spicy carmelized Siracha sauce! We also enjoy pairing with wood-fired pizza, and a nice cheese like Manchego, Parrano or an aged sheep’s milk cheese like Ewenique. Cheers!
2016 Vigo Grenache, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Vineyard Notes
Specs
2015 Vigo Syrah, Paso Robles
Tasting Notes
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Vineyard Notes
Specs
Included in the Box
Price Comparison
$480.00 for a Case of 2016 Grenache and 2015 Syrah (Not Including Shipping) at Vigo Cellars
About The Winery
Winery: Vigo Cellars
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, LA, MA, MN, MO, MT, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, July 23rd - Monday, July 27th
Vigo Cellars Syrah and Grenache
4 bottles for $69.99 $17.50/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $179.99 $15/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2016 Vigo Grenache
2015 Vigo Syrah
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2015 Vigo Cellars Syrah and Grenache - $30 = 14.27%
Was very interested…but, no MI…
@kasandrae I’d be interested in a Rat or two…
@kasandrae No IL either. I felt the midwest was slighted, but IN, WI, IA and OH all accounted for.
@KNmeh7 If there’s enough interest in CMH for this offer, I can help with a few.
@ttboy23 Lots of unexpected vet bills piling up, so I am not looking to get much wine for a bit, but would take 2 if there is interest from others.
@KNmeh7 that’s right,I hope your dog is getting well! I would take 4. Let’s see if your casemate @drhellknow wants to get in?
2016 Vigo Grenache, Paso Robles
OMG, where do I start…
At the beginning I guess, last week, I got a UPS notice that I had a package arriving the next day that required an adult to sign for it, & the next day a email from Alice plus a bottle of Grenache from UPS, semi cool day in Iowa, it arrived at 71 degrees, even though it was in the brown truck for 7 hours. (We are close to the end of the route)
Since it arrived in the middle of the week, and Alice said It goes on sale on Monday, my wife (Cynthia) & I had ample time to think about what, how & when we would enjoy this gift from heaven (well actually Wine Country Connect & Vigo Cellars).
We research the winery’s name as I didn’t recognize the name, and found it was most likely named for a Spanish port city, also researched what goes good with Grenache, kept coming up with lamb, lamb wasn’t available around here, as we are in Iowa, land of pork & beef, very few Sheep.
So we settled on a Spanish roasted chicken dish (off the Internet) with of all things sliced green olives on sliced oranges over the chicken thighs.
Ok, that’s the setting…
On Saturday night, about an hour before dinner, I was about to open the elegant bottle, (BTW Dan & Kim, I love the black label & foil) but since it was Iowa, and hot, decided to check its temp…82 degrees, popped it into the frig for a bit, and opened it when it cooled to 71.
The color was a medium red, pleasant to the eyes, decent legs, while neither Cynthia or I could pick out any specific aroma of a particular fruit from smell, (think the 90% humidity had dulled our sense of smell) we both thought cherries, and several different berries upon tasting, with a nice long finish. At the beginning of the meal, there was a bit (not much) of a alcohol taste, but midway thru the bottle that was gone, and some slight tannins (I love tannin) were evident…
Since we didn’t have lamb available (oh how it would go with a standing rack of lamb ribs) & feel it would complement a night of several strong cheeses, crackers, we are so glad we went with a robust Spanish dish, it truly, truly made that meal, complementing the dish in every way.
As far as price, $40 at the winery, (per their website), thought at the time, while hoping for WineDavid to get it down to something I could afford, didn’t think it would be below $18.00. So when I got on Internet this AM, it didn’t take, but a few moments, to color Iowa on the map to grey.
Oh, for the chefs out there
https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Braised-Chicken-with-Mediterranean-Wine-Sauce-456464
@winecaseaholic
@winecaseaholic - Nice pairing! Yes, our winery is named for the city in Spain my in-laws originated from! Whether it’s Grenache or Garnacha, we love to pop open a bottle in the summertime, serving it slightly chilled and enjoy with our summertime grilling – lamb, or a nice baby back rib with carmelized Siracha is a great sweet & spicy pairing! Thank you for your review!
@vigocellars @winecaseaholic Might have thought about bringing that serving temp down to low to mid 60’s?..not a criticism just an observation
@kaolis @vigocellars understood on the temp, will abide by that when mybcase arrives, at the time, though, the wife was putting food on table so we went with the temp that it had cooled to.
BTW, sorry about adding a “r” to your cellar name, think it was spell check, & when I noticed it, my editing window had expired.
@winecaseaholic fantastic report. thank you
In for 4, as I figure it is much better to have Syrah and Grenache in your cellar, than this guy.
(Edit to add description, Vigo from Ghostbusters 2.)
Sorry to ask if this has already been discussed. I haven’t
checked in for a while. Has summer begun?
@louas 8 days ago.
Meaning Summer shipping!
@louas all orders are shipped 2 day now
2015 Vigo Syrah, Paso Robles
Ya’ll. I was ready this time.
When I got the notice that I was getting another bottle of wine to sample, I eagerly awaited it’s arrival so I could plan what to make with it. I was delighted when I opened up the box and saw it was a Syrah. Unfortunately, we’re in Florida and the heat is insane here - and the bottle was piping hot. So I chucked it into the pantry to cool down for a few days, but not before our cat had a chance to inspect it.
The dinner I planned was a nice steak with a side of baby bok choy and mushrooms, with a small slice of pie for dessert. As I got started cooking, I popped the bottle and was surprised to find the cork was pretty soaked through - about halfway up. Unfortunately, some of it disintegrated into the bottle, but at least I got a little fiber in my drink?
First impression of the wine itself was ‘holy crap this is dark red’. It had a subtle blackberry smell, but not too sweet. Decent legs, but the first sip was very muted. It wasn’t until I was halfway through the glass before I noticed the alcohol taste (not offensive) and the berries and the tannin. I left it to sit in my glass while I finished cooking.
Paring it with red meat really brought out the woody flavor - so I was enjoying it much more than when I first sipped it. I really enjoyed the tartness of the wine with the greens as well, and the bitterness of both really worked well together. This wine went down quickly with dinner, and I asked my husband to save some so we could try it with dessert (too late, he was already pouring the last of the bottle into his glass).
My dessert was a small slice of apple pie, and he had a small slice of blueberry. I’m always interested to see if a dinner wine can be carried into dessert, because sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t. This time…no so much. It wasn’t awful but the extreme sweet with the extreme bitter/dry of the wine kind of cancelled both out and just made everything taste kind of doughy. The blueberry pie seemed to work MUCH better with the wine, probably because of the strong berry flavors it already had.
The one thing this wine DID do is make me want a cigar really badly. If we had a second bottle, I’d of cracked it open in a heartbeat just for that.
I would have put this at at least $20+ a bottle, so I was surprised to see the price when it went up this morning. It’s not a wine I’d drink in the Florida summers, but it’s something I’d definitely seek out when it got a little cooler.
(Hungry and begging cat tax)
@jtallant Thank you! We’re happy you enjoyed the wine – great with summer grilling as well as a hearty cheese! (p.s. Our Siamese loves it too!)
@jtallant Thank you! As a relative newbie wine tasting I really enjoyed your detailed description of this wine. Great job
@jtallant great report - love that the cat got in on the action
Hey Casemates Fans! We hope you enjoy this opportunity to sample some of our Vigo Cellars wines! As noted, we’re a limited production winery, based in the rolling hills of Paso Robles, near the Pacific Ocean. The result are these two American Rhone varietals that have an intense flavor profile that is a product of our warm, summer/early-fall days and cool, coastal nights with a typical daily 50-degree temperature swing.
@vigocellars
Curious if you have enough history yet to know how these may cellar, or more of a drink this or next year offer?
@vigocellars Can you point us to the links for the Wine Enthusiast reviews? Points are good but like to see the text. Thanks for chiming in here and cheers!
@kaolis - Thank you for your note! We just received advance notification that these reviews will be published in August – so this is a sneak peek!
@rjquillin - thank you for your interest! We enjoy our wines with 3-5 years of aging, although we have libraried cases from each vintage, so check back in 2030! Enjoy!
@vigocellars Thought that might be the case
Our favorite pairings for the Vigo Grenache: Burrata Crostini (fig jam, carmelized onion & sea salt with local handmade burrata), Bacon Wrapped Dates with cold smoked & aged blue cheese, finished with a balsamic reduction, and grilled baby back ribs with a sticky, sweet and spicy carmelized Siracha sauce! We also enjoy pairing with wood-fired pizza, and a nice cheese like Manchego, Parrano or an aged sheep’s milk cheese like Ewenique. Cheers!
@vigocellars, bacon wrapped dates?..humm sounds interesting.
Looking at wood-fired ovens now, now have another reason to complete the purchase.
@vigocellars @winecaseaholic
Bacon wrapped dates are amazing. Sometimes I stick an almond inside the date for some added texture.
Repeat after me - pork and grenache . . .pork and grenache . . . pork and grenache . . .
@tercerowines I will do that next time molarchae and I grill up some pig.
Any DC casemates wanna split or help wineleg for MD?
@bunnymasseuse Heck I’ll even drive to PA, any South East PA folks, even Chambersburg PA is doable…
@bunnymasseuse I’ll pitch in to take a pair (also in MD)
@kls_in_MD Now to find a DC or PA wine legger!!
@vigocellars, are these single vineyard wines or do you have multiple sites? How many cases? Perhaps I missed it, but was there any oak treatment?
@KitMarlot - both of these are single vineyard from the El Pomar District in the Paso Robles AVA. And, yes, some oak.
Had a Grenache with cast iron fried pork chop tonite, regretfully the wine is on its downward slide, will have to check out the Syrah later this month