Les Bottes à Terre 2022 Grenache Blanc Paso Robles, California
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Les Bottes à Terre 2022 Grenache Blanc Paso Robles, California
Vintage 2022 was a warm vintage in the vineyards of Paso Robles. After a dry winter and frosty spring reduced crop sizes, the grapes enjoyed a tranquil summer filled with sunny days and cool nights. Autumn introduced several heat waves that accelerated ripening. Winegrowers beat the heat by harvesting white grapes in early August before the hottest spikes in September. These conditions have shaped our Grenache Blanc’s fuller, New World style, featuring ripe fruit notes and lively acidity.
Region Spanning 600,000 acres in California’s Central Coast, Paso Robles boasts 40,000 acres of vineyard across rolling hills, valleys and coastal mountain ranges. Nearly all of North America’s Grenache Blanc vines can trace their lineage to these soils. In 1989, vine cuttings from France’s Southern Rhône—including Grenache Blanc— were introduced to Paso Robles after winegrowers recognized the region’s shared similar soil types and climate. This was North America’s first introduction to Rhone-style wines, igniting a love affair still ablaze in the heart of Paso Robles today.
Tasting notes Our Grenache Blanc showcases the riper, California style of this classic French wine. On the nose, white flower aromas join the refreshing scent of wet stones. The palate is fuller for this varietal, with an uplifting zing of acidity that makes it feel crisp and bright. Tart pineapple and granny smith apple flavors reinforce the thirst-quenching character of this wine before a clean finish leaves your palate feeling refreshed.
Aromas and flavors White flower, wet stone, pineapple, green apple
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Pairing logic While this is an American wine, its Southern Rhône roots make it a fool-proof pairing to French-inspired recipes. For protein dishes, play into its minerality and enhance its fruit notes with salt-brined poultry or tender white fish. Roasted vegetables, topped with a fresh squeeze of lemon, will complement the wine’s mouthwatering acidity, while creamy sauces and cheeses will make these crisp textures shine even brighter.
Menu suggestions • Baked camembert with toasted baguette • Green apple and goat cheese salad • Lemon butter scallops • Pan-fried sea bass with lemon garlic herb sauce • Apple cider sage turkey breast • Sauteed chicken with apples and rosemary
Serving instructions Temperature: Chilled (45–50°F)
Glassware: Standard white wine glass
Winemaking In light of the autumn heat waves in 2022, a swift machine harvest was crucial to preserve Grenache Blanc’s natural acidity and delicate aromas. After meticulous sorting, the grapes are pressed, and fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Low fermentation temperatures safeguard the wine’s freshness and allow its varietal character to shine through. The result shows off Grenache Blanc’s New World style without losing its classic French elegance.
Spotlight Cellar • Fermentation in stainless steel preserves freshness and does not impart flavor. • Machine harvesters can quickly collect grapes to avoid undesirable weather.
Vineyard • Low yields increase grape’s flavor concentration and complexity
• It is crucial to time harvest with optimal ripeness for balanced wines.
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