Nose
Dark rose petal, plum, violet, warm blackberry cobbler.
Palate
Tastes like elegant black fruit, baking spice, cured meat, rosemary, fig. This wine is balanced & complex front to back, full of beautiful tannins.
Growing Conditions
The growing season began with cold temperatures and snowfall in February and March. Bud break was right on time and bloom occurred a bit earlier than normal, on June 1st, thanks to some really nice weather in May.
Harvest
Harvest started in mid-September and continued into early October. We got some frost the mid-October, but all of our grapes were picked by then.
Winemaking
The 2019 vintage for Amavi Cellars is very expressive of Washington wine as a whole, characterized by good natural acidity, low sugars, and impressive balance.
Aging
100% French; 15% New, 85% Neutral; 48% 500lt. puncheon.
Food Pairing
Pair with braised spareribs, grilled vegetables, cedar plank salmon, Gouda.
