2022 Cimarron Vineyard Graciano

The Graciano from Todd & Kelly Bostock’s Cimarron Vineyard was our first true introduction to this special varietal (we now regularly source it from 3 different vineyards) and it enjoys a special reverence in our cellar. We always use a little bit in Earth Cuckoo and LeBlend, but the vast majority goes toward vineyard and varietal designation for our wine club and tasting room. Graciano is traditionally regarded as a blending grape in its home country of Spain – often used in very small proportions. But the grape is rapidly gaining notoriety here in Arizona where it makes pretty, energetic wines with lots of color and notes of bright red watermelon and spicy plum. Arizona Gracianos also have juicy acidity and beautiful, small, grippy tannins – making them regular staff and customer favorites. This Graciano demonstrates what we love so much about Cimarron: the wine is naturally balanced and has such amazing interplay between its acidity and tannic structure. And that zippy red fruit really pops this year! Only six barrels produced.