One of the truly unique wineries of the Pacific Northwest, Ocelli Cellars is only focused on making Grenache-based wines. Founded by John and Sirpa Peacock, they are based in Oregon. John’s career was spent in various analytical jobs, primarily in data and reporting management and software development. After being laid off in 2023, focuses on wine production and small winery ownership. Sirpa has spent the last 16 years working in the local wine industry, primarily in tasting room sales, wine club management, event planning, and operations management.
The wines are really good. I really enjoy the 2023 Ocelli Cellars Grenache Blanc (OB, 91) which is vibrant and shows beautiful nerve and a smooth mouthfeel. Learn more at ocellicellars.com and here are my reviews of the new Ocelli Cellars wines.
2023 Ocelli Cellars Grenache Blanc- This 2023 Grenache Blanc is vibrant and nervy with kiwi and white grapefruit zest flavor on the palate alongside copious minerals. Drink 2024-2028- 91
2023 Occelli Cellars Rose- The 2023 Occelli Cellars Rose is composed of Grenache grapes, showing pretty red fruits with dusty soils and plenty of mouth-watering acidity. Drink 2024-2028- 90
2022 Ocelli Cellars White Greanche Noir- This White Grenache Noir might be the only wine of its kind in Washington State. Nutty and earthy tones line a pretty core of red rose water, red raspberry and thyme notes. Drink 2024-2030- 91
2020 Ocelli Cellars ‘French Creek Vineyard’ Grenache- The juicy 2020 Ocelli Cellars ‘French Creek Vineyard’ Grenache offers bright strawberry starburst candy flavors alongside good tension and orange peel notes. Drink 2024-2029- 90
2020 Occelli Cellars ‘Upland Vineyard’ Grenache- Soft and approachable the medium bodied 2020 ‘Upland Vineyard’ Grenache offers green peppercorns with a pretty core of red raspberry and red cherry fruit flavors. Enjoy now. Drink 2024-2028- 90
2020 Ocelli Cellars ‘Columbia Valley’ Grenache- This 2020 Grenache delivers ripe red fruits with tobacco and damp earthy notes on the palate. Lighter bodied, enjoy now. Drink 2024-2029- 89