Juicy raspberry, white sage, sweet pomegranate. Succulent red cherry, sea breeze, ripe Santa Rosa plum. Gorgeously pure and expressive bursts of plump strawberry, red currant, and rhubarb preserves radiate waves of tart and juicy freshness as hints of bramble, stems, and coastal chaparral provide subtle yet captivating natural undercurrents. Notes of white pepper and coriander seed meekly emerge to impart interesting bits of spice while eruptions of fresh lavender, peonies, and carnations simultaneously steal the show with aromas of a beautifully blooming floral bouquet. A light earthy impression of sandy soils becomes apparent behind the irresistibly lively fruit before a streak of fresh salinity provides a final glimpse into marine-influenced terroir. Lovably vibrant, crunchy, and alive on both the nose and the palate while remaining wonderfully layered and complex throughout; exhibiting a perfect mix of seductive depth and delicious mouth-watering refreshment. Merely medium in body with mild tannin and bright acidity. This 2019 "Whole Cluster Carbonic" Estate Grenache by Folded Hills is a terrifically bright and smile-inducing red from the Santa Ynez Valley.

Though Grenache is known for producing robust wines packed with rich and concentrated fruit, when it is grown in cooler climates and treated delicately it is also capable of achieving wonderful freshness and finesse. This bottling, crafted by Folded Hills using Grenache sourced from their Santa Ynez Valley estate and fermented using Carbonic Maceration, brilliantly showcases this legendary French grape at its most juicy and delicious. This wine charismatically sings with expressive yet thoroughly lean and crunchy red fruits bolstered wonderfully by clean herbal notes, bold floral tones, and subtle earthiness and spice. It manages to remain wonderfully complex and intriguing despite its fun and unpretentious demeanor, and makes for an absolutely charming drinking experience. Yu