The top vintage ever for the top Fess Parker/Epiphany Grenache for vinous, and the only one now sold out everywhere else. (The winery now has the lower-rated 2020 at $42.)
Outstanding for the Wine Enthusiast, too:
Elegant layers of crumpled red flowers, incense, raspberry and a light hint of dried meat show on the nose of this bottling. Iodine and sanguine elements rise on the palate, where smashed berries, plums, star anise and mace converge into a satisfying sip.
And the top rating from Ken’s Wine Guide:
This brilliant and translucent red colored Grenache opens with a red plum and smokehouse bouquet with hints of black cherry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with medium acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced and smooth. The flavor profile is a red plum, crushed stone and tea blend with hints of black cherry and mocha. The finish is dry and it moderate refined tannins stick around for a while. This Grenache is drinking well right now. We would pair it with a filet mignon.
