--- title: 2023 Lawrence Grenache date: 2026-10-12T15:38:00-07:00 author: Leah Bobson canonical_url: "https://tenorwines.com/wines/grenache/lawrence-grenache/2023-lawrence-grenache" section: Wines --- ![Lawrence Grenache](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tenor/bottleShots/_300x1000_crop_center-center_82_line_ns/Tenor-Grenache-Lawrence-750ml-Front-2023-HD.png) [ Buy Now$95](https://shop.mercerwineestates.com/product/2023-tenor-grenache-lawrence) Labeled Appellation [Royal Slope](https://tenorwines.com/vineyards/royal-slope) Vineyard(s) Corfu Crossing, Thunderstone Varietal(s) 100% Grenache Vinification Fermented for 14 days in 100% oak barrels with 20% whole cluster inclusion. A faster, warmer fermentation but the must was left on skins for 30 days of extended maceration. Aged 23 months in 100% new oak. Alcohol 15.2% Cases Produced 74 Vintage Notes ## A Little Contradiction The 2023 Tenor Lawrence Grenache is a little bit of a contradiction—in the best possible way. Sourced from Corfu Crossing and Thunderstone vineyards in the Royal Slope AVA, this 100% Grenache brings serious richness and depth wrapped in a surprisingly silky frame. Bold enough to make a statement, smooth enough to make it look effortless. Who says you can't have it both ways? After four vintages with their fair share of drama, 2023 was a welcome return to normal. Typical timing. Typical yields. Typical harvest dates. Boring? Maybe. We loved every minute of it. A warm May erased a slow start to spring, while steady summer conditions and a cooler finish gave the fruit time to develop exceptional flavor and maturity without being rushed. For the winemaking team, that consistency was a gift—great wine was simply easier to make. Hand-harvested in October, the fruit underwent a warmer, 14-day fermentation entirely in oak barrels, with 20% whole-cluster inclusion to build complexity and structure. The wine then spent a total of 30 days in contact with the grape skins, developing additional depth and texture. From there, it was aged for 23 months in 100% new oak, bringing polish and dimension to its naturally expressive character. The result is a Grenache that knows how to balance power with finesse. Layers of black raspberry, black cherry, cracked peppercorn, and dried rose petals meet savory herbs and earthy undertones. Full-bodied and richly textured, the palate delivers impressive concentration with a supple, silky finish and a touch of mineral tension. It's bold, beautiful, and anything but predictable. Bottled on September 8, 2025, just three barrels were produced, yielding a mere 74 cases. A Grenache with plenty of muscle, a little mystery, and all the right moves. 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Harvested from a block of Clone 3, this full-bodied selection mirrors the silkiness of an Oregon Pinot, offering a profile steeped in black raspberry and cracked peppercorn. A savory, underbrush-driven complexity stems from the thoughtful inclusion of clusters, while nearly two years of élevage in fresh French barriques provides a seamless, polished architecture. This expansive palate concludes with an elegant mineral tension.” ### Virginie Boone, jebdunnuck.com 94 / 100 > “The 2023 Grenache Lawrence is Pinot-esque in style and suppleness, grown on a tiny parcel of Clone 3 grapes. Earthy, stemmy, and spiced, it’s intensely fruity in black cherry, with richness and depth surrounding its full-bodied embrace. The majority of the Tenor wines see 23 months in all-new French oak 228-liter barriques. The oak is well-integrated here. Drink now through 2033.” ### Courtney Humiston, jamessuckling.com 93 / 100 > “Incredibly floral with aromas of dried rose petals and herbs alongside dusty gravel. Rich dark-fruit flavors are complemented by brighter red tones. A big, powerful, full-bodied wine. Drink now.” Trade Materials - [ Tech Sheet](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tenor/wineTradeAssets/2023-Tenor-Lawrence-Grenache-TS-with-review.pdf) - [ Bottle Shot](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tenor/wineTradeAssets/Tenor-Grenache-Lawrence-750ml-Front-2023-HD.png) - [ Front Label](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tenor/wineTradeAssets/Tenor-Lawrence-Vineyard-23-Grenache_Front_COLA.jpg) - [ Back Label](https://mercer.sfo3.digitaloceanspaces.com/tenor/wineTradeAssets/Tenor-Lawrence-Vineyard-23-Grenache_Back_COLA.jpg) [ Buy Now$95](https://shop.mercerwineestates.com/product/2023-tenor-grenache-lawrence)