Swinney Grenache 2021 santa-barbara-county Loin de l’Oeil is one

Loin de l’Oeil is one of the many varieties first brought back from near-extinction by this Gaillac artisan

The tannins are a real hoot – so fine and chocolatey

Finely structured with great length of flavour

A big step up in intensity and weight and richness with flavours of confit apple and pear with little hints of caramelization with delicate hints of hazelnut all the while underpinned with a very fine vein of acidity and a hint of salinity on the very long finish

Clairette and Bourboulenc

Swinney Grenache 2021 santa-barbara-county Loin de l’Oeil is oneDeep lively crimson. Bright, brambly and perfumed with musk sticks, Mr Lincoln rose, red liquorice and violets. The palate is grapey, fresh and pithy with pomegranate, red cherry and rusty nails. Full flavoured yet light on its feet, the intense fruit is complimented by suede like tannins that frame the fruit beautifully.