2020 Petrichor Grenache 'Carma'

Region: Fountain Grove District < Mayacamas < Sonoma Grape: Grenache Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Certified organic (CCOF) estate vineyard at 1,100 feet on volcanic soils; carbonic fermentation in neutral oak;bottled unfined/unfiltered with minimal So2; 14% ABV; 310 cases Winemakers: Ryan and Megan GlaabPetrichor is a term developed by Australian geolgists in the 1960s - aword that means "the scent of rain on dry earth".  Jim and MargaretFoley chose this name for their high elevation, single-vineyardCCOF-certified estate vineyard in Sonoma's Mayacama mountains becauseit defines their passion for terroir driven wines.  Thankfully they(narrowly) survived the devastating 2017 Fountaingrove fire, and todaythey make small quantities of Grenache and Syrah.  They partner withsome of Cali's best and brightest winemakers and farmers to translatetheir special terroir into the bottle.  And the roster is impressive:Viticulturist, Steve Matthiasson (Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, AraujoEstate, Spottswo