2020 "Higher Ground" WeatherEye Grenache
We feel honored to work with Weather Eye Vineyard and present to you our vineyard designate Grenache from this very special site. 100% whole cluster goodness, aged in neutral French oak puncheons. Patience will reward those who wait.
“Gonna keep on tryin’ until I reach my highest ground” – Stevie Wonder
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Grenache |
| Appellation | Red Mtn. AVA |
| Vineyard | WeatherEye |
| Sugar | 25.7 brix |
| Acid | 4.7 g/L |
| PH | 3.70 |
| Aging | 20 months in neutral puncheons |
| Fermentation | 100% whole cluster in 1.5 ton stainless steel bins |
| Residual Sugar | <.02 |
| Alcohol | 14.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 06/10/2022 |
International Wine Report - (96 Points)
The stunning 2020 Higher Ground, Red Mountain Grenache by Sleight of Hand pops with a light to medium neon ruby core and a blue rim in the glass. Out of the gate, aromas of black raspberries, candied Bing cherries merge into earthy notes of dried violets, mountain sagebrush, crushed chalk, and a touch of fresh lavender. It's medium to full-bodied, incredibly elegant and pure, and brings all those yummy Weathereve Red Mountain notes to the lengthy finish. Highly recommended and editor's choice. 2024-2034.
Jeb Dunnuck - (93+ Points)
The 2020 Grenache Higher Ground showed beautifully.
Coming from the WeatherEye Vineyard, it has a vivid semi-opaque ruby color to go with classic Grenache red fruits, chalky minerality, cracked pepper, and flowers.
Firm, tannic, and medium-bodied on the palate, it has good mid-palate depth and concentration, yet needs 2-3 years to round into form.
