2018 Withers El Dorado Grenache

El Dorado County sits high in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California — and at elevation, something magical happens to Grenache. The 2018 Withers El Dorado Grenache is a wine of extraordinary elegance and complexity: bright, silky, and layered with the kind of red fruit and earthy depth that makes you think of the great Grenache-based wines of the Southern Rhône. From a woman-owned winery that is quietly redefining what California Grenache can be, this is a bottle that rewards the curious and the discerning in equal measure.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Translucent ruby with aromas of fresh raspberry, dried cherry, lavender, and a hint of garrigue and white pepper. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with silky tannins, flavors of red fruit, earthy spice, and a long, elegant finish with a distinctive mineral edge. High-elevation Grenache at its most expressive — this is a wine of real finesse.

• Origin – El Dorado County, Sierra Nevada Foothills, California, USA
• Producer – Withers Winery; woman-owned, El Dorado County
• Varietal – Grenache
• Style – Dry red wine
• ABV – 13.8%
• Certification – N/A

Food Pairing

High-elevation Grenache with its silky tannins and bright red fruit is one of the most food-friendly reds you can pour. This El Dorado expression pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, and grilled duck breast. The earthy, garrigue notes make it a natural match for Provençal-inspired dishes — ratatouille, lamb with herbes de Provence, and roasted chicken with olives and tomatoes. Also wonderful alongside a charcuterie board with cured meats, aged cheeses, and olives. For a lighter pairing, try it with mushroom risotto or a simple roasted beet salad with goat cheese.

• Pairs well with: Roasted lamb, herb-crusted pork, grilled duck, ratatouille, lamb with herbes de Provence
• Also great with: Roasted chicken with olives, mushroom risotto, charcuterie, aged cheeses, roasted beet salad
• Serve at: 58–62°F — slightly cool to preserve the delicate aromatics and silky texture

Occasion

This is your dinner party Grenache — the bottle that sparks conversation and earns compliments. Perfect for intimate gatherings, fall entertaining, and gifting the wine enthusiast who appreciates elegance over power. A beautiful introduction to California’s Sierra Nevada Foothills wine region and a standout choice for anyone who loves the wines of the Southern Rhône.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Withers Winery is a woman-owned producer in El Dorado County, one of California’s most exciting and underappreciated wine regions. The Sierra Nevada Foothills’ high elevation — ranging from 1,200 to over 3,000 feet — creates a cool-climate environment that produces wines of exceptional freshness, acidity, and aromatic complexity. Grenache, originally from Spain and celebrated in the Southern Rhône, thrives at elevation — developing the silky tannins and bright red fruit character that define the variety at its best. Withers is part of a growing movement of women winemakers and producers bringing new perspectives and exceptional quality to California wine. This bottle is a beautiful expression of that vision.

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