Clos Saron 'Holy Moly!' Grenache Merlot 2018

Clos Saron 'Holy Moly!' Grenache Merlot 201855% Grenache, 45% Merlot from steep vines planted in the Renaissance Vineyard on granite at over 2000 ft elevation. The Grenache dominates here, and the first vintage from the early 2000s was so rich and dense they called it 'Holy Shit!' but had to tone it down for the actual labels. Nowadays it's nearly a chillable, chuggable red, but it's missing none of their signature depth, terroir, or character. Lifted, finessed, notes of red plum, cherry, and a

character and complexity outside the boundaries of Burgundy

has somehow united nearly 40 growers on Crete — mostly older men — to band together

All the vineyard work is conducted by hand to ensure that great attention is paid to the selection of the grapes that make it into the wine

the biggest inland lake in Europe

A vivid expression of dry Mosel Riesling that is often the gateway to the region for those used to sweeter styles

released in December 2020

sandy tannins

Their relentless effort in chasing finesse in their wines shows - in fact

Luxurious and profoundly satisfying

Yet only recently have more growers been taking advantage of the region's potential

The result is bright

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