2Hawk Grenache Rogue Valley 2017

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2Hawk Grenache Rogue Valley 2017

Product Story

The 2Hawk Grenache is made with a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. No doubt the Syrah adds depth to the color and mingles seamlessly with the Grenache on the nose and palate. BevX readers know that we love Grenache. For 2Hawk the 2017 vintage was one that rewarded patience as August 2017 was one of the coolest in two decades allowing the fruit to develop slowly while pushing back the target harvest date. Harvest began on September 8 and did not complete until November 2! The grapes were all fermented with wild yeasts and aged in French oak, 70% two-years-old, for nine months. The resulting wine is wonderfully complex while generously hedonistic like Grenache can often be.

Brand Story

2Hawk is an exciting and dynamic wine producer in Oregon's Rogue Valley. The project is piloted by owners Ross and Jen Allen with winemaker Kiley Evans. Ross is a third generation farmer from Fresno County, California with over 30 years in agriculture. Ross manages 2Hawk's 24-plus acres of vines on the estate ranch. Kiley brings over 15 years of winemaking experience to the team. We find that a winemaker's wines are their strongest message and Kiley surely has a great talent and a symbiotic relationship with the fruit he utilizes. 2Hawk produces a wide range of wines. Their estate vineyard 2Hawk grows primarily Malbec, Tempranillo, Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Chardonnay with smaller amounts of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Petit Verdot. We look forward to seeing and tasting the product of the passionate labors in vintages to come.

Tasting Note

Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and cassis with supporting notes of boysenberry jam, five spice, leather, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, forest floor, and dried herbs. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture.