Matt and Audra Naumann are making beautiful and ethereal wines from a variety we in California more commonly associate with the brawny wines of Rhone Rangers. Through their winery, Newfound, they are showing us the... Read More

Matt and Audra Naumann are making beautiful and ethereal wines from a variety we in California more commonly associate with the brawny wines of Rhone Rangers. Through their winery, Newfound, they are showing us the other side of this insanely popular yet for some reason less lauded variety. We've been big fans of this style of Grenache for quite some time. As anyone who's been lucky enough to drink the wines of Chateau Rayas can attest to, Grenache has the ability to be as silky and elegant as Pinot Noir; light on its feet but with concentration and structure. When the fruit is kept in check, Grenache can display terroir like the best of them with earthy, mineral undertones.