Le Retour Grenache came from a young promising site, Caelesta Vineyard. Block 11 is a densely planted, head trained parcel. Similar to the echalas training style of Hermitage. Each vine is tied to a stake, keeping the vine height low, reducing the number of potential spur positions. This parcel has a western faced exposure atop a hill in Templeton Gap AVA. There are approximately 2,074 plants per acre; 2019 yielded .99 pounds per vine. 960 bottles produced. | Alex BaerThe 2019 Grenache Le Retour comes from a site in the Templeton Gap and is all clone 362 of Grenache. Its medium ruby hue is followed by a pretty nose of kirsch, flowery incense, toasted spice, and loamy soil. It's medium-bodied and has a silky, elegant texture as well as nicely managed tannins... | 90 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com