Most readers who know my tastes would expect me to be well-disposed toward a kirsch-dominated, peppery Grenache. This medium ruby-colored wine does not reveal any evidence of oak aging. Loaded with jammy cherry fruit, it is velvety textured, round, and hedonistic with some spice in the background that suggests exposure to oak. Drink this round, enjoyable Grenache over the next 1-2 years. If readers want to do something fascinating, slip a bottle of this wine into a premier cru or grand cru red Burgundy tasting and see what happens.Winemaker Jed Steele's second label called Shooting Star offers much needed relief for consumers trying to find a good California wines at a reasonable price.Tel. (707) 279-9475