Fine Disregard, Grenache Altas Piedras, 2018 no050620 and a delicate mineral backbone

and a delicate mineral backbone

If there's one iconic dry sherry

While non-vintage

with a gentle roundness from lees aging that’s lifted by vibrant acidity

or basically anytime you want your bubbles with a side of adventure

Fine Disregard, Grenache Altas Piedras, 2018 no050620 and a delicate mineral backboneAltas Piedras means 'high rocks,' and that's exactly what this is: head trained, dry farmed, organically grown Grenache planted in the metavolcanic rock of the eastern Alexander Valley foothills. Mike Schieffelin of Fine Disregard calls his approach here 'lazy winemaking' meaning the vineyard does the work and he stays out of the way. The result is a bright, red fruited, tightly structured Grenache with serious chalky grip, a world away from jammy