Quivira Wine Creek Grenache 2021 (750ml) *

Grenache tends to reward a lighter touch, and this bottling from Quivira leans into that idea. Sourced from Wine Creek Ranch in the Dry Creek Valley of California, the 2021 is a single-varietal expression of a grape often prized for its red-fruited transparency and easygoing frame. This is the kind of wine that speaks quietly rather than loudly.

Youthful ruby in the glass, it opens shyly, so a little air helps. What emerges is understated: dusty earth, red berries, a whisper of dried flowers. The body sits in the medium range, and there's more grip here than the delicate aromatics might suggest, with ripe tannins giving shape to an otherwise lightweight, reserved feel. Charming in a restrained way, and best enjoyed sooner rather than later.