2018 No Girls Grenache La Paciencia Vineyard

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Score 97/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Oct 2021

The 2018 Grenache La Paciencia Vineyard is a standout bottling that was aged entirely in neutral large-format oak and saw more than 50% stem inclusion. The stony tones on the nose really entice as orange zest, teaberry, saline-drenched red cherry and charcuterie tones all come together marvelously. The palate is seamless and elegant, with impeccable texture and beautiful length. Obviously a bit richer than other vintages, this shows crazy good finesse and offers one-of-a-kind terroir. (OB)

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Critic scores
95
95/100

Average Score

93
93+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

96
96/100

James Suckling

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93 points
Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Drink 2022-2033, Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate, Jul 2021

Possessing a perfumed nose, the 2018 Grenache la Paciencia Vineyard offers up notions of stems, rose hip, baked earth, red pepper skin, juicy cherries and red spiced tea in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the palate displays an elegant nature with succulent tannins that grip the gumline and will remain food-friendly for more than a decade. The wine concludes with a subtly spiced, red-fruited essence with a lingering mineral-laced focus. Just over 4,000 bottles were filled with this delicious Grenache that could easily sell at nearly double the price. No new oak was used in the creation of this wine.

96 points
James Suckling
Score 96/100 · James Suckling, Jun 2021

Notes of blackberry, plum, licorice and spice on the nose. Medium-to full-bodied with chewy tannins. Smoky and layered on the palate with juicy character and a ink-like feel. Herbal, racy finish with beautiful length. Drink or hold.

94 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 94/100 · Drink 2023-2033, Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021

From the same site, the 2018 Grenache La Paciencia Vineyard reveals a translucent ruby hue as well as a sappy, fresh bouquet of wild strawberries, blackberries, sappy flowers, pepper, orange blossom, and rose petals. Made in a medium-bodied, ethereal, elegant style, it has terrific purity of fruit, ripe yet crunchy tannins, and a beautiful finish. Some smoky, meaty notes emerge with time in the glass, and it has enough tannins to warrant 2-4 years of bottle age and will impress for over a decade. Made at the same winery as Cayuse, Horsepower, and Hors Category, these No Girls wines are made by the talented Elizabeth Bourcier, who makes a more perfumed, elegant style of wine and pulls largely from the La Paciencia Vineyard in the Rocks region of Walla Walla. These are singular, gorgeous wines across the board.

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Red

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