The 2020 Grenache Distenta II is a blend of 77.9% Grenache, 9.4% Mourvèdre, 7.9% Syrah, 4.3% Petite Sirah, and 0.5% Viognier. The vineyard sources are Eleven Confessions (40%), Cumulus (33%), The Third Twin (21%), and Molly Aïda (6%)—all estate-owned vineyards. The fermentation included 29.1% of whole clusters. It was aged for 23 months in 52% new French oak and demi-muids. “Deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Grenache Distenta II charges out, swinging punchy scents of blackberry pie, black cherry cordial, molten licorice, dark chocolate, and candied violets, plus wafts of Sichuan pepper and beef drippings. The full-bodied palate is a powerhouse of red and black fruit layers with super plush tannins and a wonderfully lively backbone to lift the concentrated, floral sparked layers to an epically long, perfumed finish.” – Lisa Perrotti-Brown.