Radicante "Entreolivos" Tinto Valle de Guadalupe 2023

Mostly Grenache with a splash of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, this displays Oscar's skills from his time in the Rhône. The Grenache is picked fairly late, resulting in a richer, fuller wine, but there are layers of tannin and chewy herbal notes that make the wine quite balanced. It falls somewhere between a Vacqueyras and Garnacha de Gredos, which is fitting since the vines are planted in a similar terrain of rugged mountains and big rocks. Some crunchy apple notes on the finish leave one with a feeling of freshness and lift. Pair with lamb chops, cassoulet, or a hearty winter stew. Fermented in steel and aged for 6 months in neutral 500L barrel. ~Jonathan Kemp