Expect dark cherry, blackberry, dried herb, leather, and a savory note with full body, firm tannins, and bright acidity. Single-varietal Graciano (rare even in Spain, where it's typically a blending grape) is more structured and savory than typical California reds. The 2016 California vintage was excellent.
- Varietal
- Graciano (100%, the Spanish variety transplanted to California)
- Region
- USA / California / Lodi / Clements Hills
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, structured, distinctive
The producer
Bokisch Vineyards is a Lodi-based producer founded by Markus Bokisch and Liz Bokisch in 1999. The estate specializes in Spanish varietals — Tempranillo, Graciano, Albariño, Garnacha, Verdejo — applied to California terroir. Bokisch is one of the most respected California producers of Iberian varieties.
What critics say
Bokisch wines receive consistently strong reviews and are widely respected as benchmark California expressions of Spanish varieties.
Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, lamb shoulder, hard aged cheeses