In Praise Of Shadows 'Mankai' Grenache Blend 2024 USA Finally in 1998

Finally in 1998

The fruit was picked in late August and was whole-bunch pressed into barrel for wild fermentation

but it’s delivered with such finesse

Sussman sought fruit from the great north coast vineyards of Western Sonoma County and Anderson Valley

REGION: Speyside

In Praise Of Shadows 'Mankai' Grenache Blend 2024 USA Finally in 1998TASTING NOTE: "Grenache, graciano, touriga and mataro. A medium weighted deal, though big on florals, all powdery rose, duskily scented, and violets, iris, some North African spices filtering in. Pale, dark fruits, wild raspberry, Bing cherry, fresh blueberry, a hint of red apple. Theres a twang of natural freshness here, a vibrancy that allies keenly with the brightness of fruit, but theres never any confection at this address, rather a compact