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L'imaginaire

2008 Santa Barbara County Grenache

Vie L'imaginaire is a captivating red wine crafted from Grenache grapes, originating from the picturesque Santa Barbara County. This 2008 vintage showcases a medium-bodied profile, offering a delightful balance of lively acidity and pronounced fruit intensity. The wine presents a beautiful array of flavors, with ripe red berries and subtle spice notes harmonizing beautifully on the palate. Its tannins are notably soft, providing a velvety texture that enhances the overall experience. As a dry wine, Vie L'imaginaire invites you to savor its complexity and elegance, making it an exceptional choice for various occasions or a perfect companion to your favorite dishes.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Region:


Santa Barbara County

Just north of Los Angeles at the southern tip of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County is one of California's winemaking gems. Although a long way from Napa and Sonoma, Santa Barbara's prime AVAs—the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys and the Santa Rita Hills—produce exemplary cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is all thanks to the terroir. Despite its proximity to sunny southern California, Santa Barbara County is hilly, and its vineyards lie close to the Pacific Ocean. With little rainfall but an abundance of chilly ocean winds and fogs, the growing season is very long here. This allows grapes to ripen slowly over an extended period and develop wonderfully complex flavors.

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