2019 Horsepower Fiddleneck Vineyard Grenache | Walla Walla Valley Washington 750ml

Christophe Baron has been a pioneer of Biodynamic farming in the Walla Walla Valley of Eastern Washington. His vineyard sites are farmed in the same fashion as his Cayuse Vineyards with no herbicide, no pesticide, no fungicide, and no synthetic fertilizers. The tight meter by meter spacing with 1 vine per stake - "sur echalas" in French - allows just enough space for cultivation by Horse. The wines are a direct representation of their artisanal craftsmanship. | Falling Bright

Starting off with the 2019 Grenache Fiddleneck Vineyard, a wine first produced in 2018, it reveals a medium ruby/translucent hue to go with a classic Horsepower nose of earthy red and black fruits, peppery herbs, rose petals, and chalky minerality. More medium-bodied on the palate, it's ethereally textured and reveals a savory, meaty, spicy character with time in the glass as well as ripe tannins and a great finish. | 94 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com