The Story
Altas 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 California versions. Give it air. Worth grabbing while it lasts, as this site is winding down for them.
Description
Altas 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 California versions. Give it air. Worth grabbing while it lasts, as this site is winding down for them.
