Amevive Grenache Alisos Canyon 2025

Alisos Canyon AVA, Santa Barbara County, California

Vinous 93-95 points!

Âmevive Winery is the soulful creation of Alice Anderson and her partner Topher de Felice and is based in Santa Barbara County. Âmevive started as a fusion of Northern Rhone classics and has grown to include some Spanish varieties, all made with a new age playfulness. Âmevive wines are made minimally without the addition of anything other than sulfur. They are bottled unfined and unfiltered and are made with the intent to bridge the gap between a Natural wine and a Classic Wine palate.

This Grenache comes entirely from the newest AVA in Santa Barbara County, Alisos Canyon. It is a treat to showcase this lively expression of Grenache. The grapes in this Grenache come from Martian Ranch Vineyard, a Demeter certified biodynamic vineyard situated on the southwest side of Alisos Canyon. This Grenache block is a massal selection interplanted with several different clones. This block handles whole cluster really well! 10 months in neutral French oak then settled in tank for 1 month before being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Only 132 cases produced.

“The 2025 Grenache comes from Martian Ranch and was vinified with 100% whole clusters. It's absolutely distinctive and so engaging. Rosewater, white pepper, cedar, lavender and wild strawberry fruit coat the palate in suave, seamless fashion. Sophisticated and classy, the 2025 is a winner.”--Vinous 93-95 points!

Enjoy Amevive Grenache Alisos Canyon over the next 10-12 years with a wide range of dishes. Roasted Guinea hen, grilled pork chops, daube Provençal, and wild mushroom risotto all pair nicely.