2021 Latta Wines "LATTA LATTA" GSM

755 cs. made.  $40/btl.

91 pts. Jeb Dunnuck 

The 2021 is 60% Grenache, 24% Syrah, and 16% Mourvèdre from Upland, Lawrence, and Freewater Rocks vineyards with 55% whole cluster/45% whole berry. Garnet hued blend with aromatics of bright red fruit, dried herbs and stone. Crackling palate with solid acid and polished tannin. Grenache gives the red fruited framework and garrigue, Syrah the gamey depth and expansive mouthfeel, Mourvèdre holds down the bottom with bloodied blackberry and spice. 
 

Fermented on native yeast and punched down by hand for an average 28 days before pressing. This blend is aged in neutral 500L and 228L barrels for 22 months before bottling.