Expanding on the previous year, working again with Caelesta's block 11, this block has western exposure and is trained in the echalas style. We also added block 9 to the blend - one of the steepest slopes on the site with a northeast exposure. I find the complement of the northern exposure adds restraint, while block 11 maintains a level of opulence. We threw in a splash of Syrah and Graciano to add depth and complexity. 3.8% whole cluster made its way into the fermentation. | AllBaerBright cherries, chocolate, sappy flowers, and spice emerge from the 2020 Grenache Chargement, a blend based on 78% Grenache, 14% Syrah, and 8% Graciano. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has ripe tannins, a round, layered mouthfeel, some grippy tannins, and a solid finish. It's another outstanding wine in the lineup. | 93 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com