Destinata Carbonic Grenache 2023
by Tooth & Nail Wine Co
A uniquely vibrant and chillable Grenache, made for those in the know
Grapes: Grenache
Aromas: Strawberry, cinnamon, cola, savory spice
Flavors: Cherry pie, plum, cedarwood and graham
Texture: Bright and fleshy on the midpalate, silky on the finish
Serve: Slightly chilled
Aging: Whole-cluster fermented in the classic carbonic fashion
Vineyard: Sustainably grown at Brave Oak Vineyard in Paso Robles
The 2023 Carbonic Grenache captivates the senses with aromas of strawberry, cinnamon, cola, star anise and savory, stemmy spices. A fresh, lifted mouthfeel unfolds with flavors of cherry pie, plum, cedarwood, tobacco leaf and graham cracker. Fleshy textures soften into a silky finish. A chillable alternative red for those in the know.
In keeping with the Destinata ethos, every effort was made to stay true to the source and nature’s intent. The fruit was harvested from Brave Oak Vineyard on October 4, 2023. The whole clusters were placed in small stainless steel tanks. Prior to loading with fruit, the tanks were filled with carbon dioxide, creating a CO2-rich environment that forced an enzymatic (carbonic) fermentation to occur inside each individual grape berry at an intracellular level. This type of fermentation produces wild esters and aromas without compare. After 10 days, the tanks were drained and pressed to finish out saccharomyces fermentation.
After fermentation, the lots were racked to neutral French oak barrels with their lees for secondary fermentation and three months of aging. The blend was then assembled and matured in concrete tanks for an additional five months. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered to capture maximum freshness.
Complimentary shipping is offered with orders of $100+ within the U.S., excluding Alaska and Hawaii. For express orders, fees are determined by speed, weight and destination. Please note, someone 21+ must sign for wine deliveries.
Weather conditions (extreme heat or freezing temperatures) create challenges for shipping wine. If the forecast temperatures at the shipping address are a concern, your order may be delayed. If you would like your order shipped regardless of weather conditions, please email service@toothandnailwine.com
Unfortunately at this time we are unable to ship to the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma (on-site only), Rhode Island (on-site only), South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia.
Sustainability is at the core of what we do. It is our way of doing right by the land that gives us so much. It also means being a good steward of our people, community, and winery culture.
- We farm our vineyards with organic practices
- We utilize hand labor for weed abatement as an alternative to herbicides
- We practice deficit irrigation as a means to conserve water and heighten fruit quality
- We pledge 1% of profits to “1% for the Planet” — a global initiative to benefit the environment and help grow a better world
Destinata Carbonic Grenache 2023
“If you are wanting to jump on the chilled red trend, start and end with the Carbonic Grenache.”
Judi, Wine Lover
Winemaker's Pairings
Jeremy Leffert – Director of Winemaking
Eating
Gazpacho
Listening to
“Other People” by Beach House
Reading
"The Shipping News" by Annie Proulx
Watching
Like Water for Chocolate
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