Palate
This red blend is focused and generous, open textured and
inviting, offering cherry, currant, red plum, and raspberry jam flavors.
Growing Conditions
The 2015 vintage was one of the warmest growing seasons on record
in Washington. Warm temperatures continued through the spring and summer, moderating
slightly into fall and extending an early harvest. Overall, 2015 saw very favorable growing conditions, producing optimal ripening
across varieties and yielding outstanding wines throughout the region.
Winemaking
Grapes were crushed and then fermented for 6-10 days on the skins to extract
optimal fruit and structural components. Malolactic fermentation occurred in 100% oak barrels. Blending occurred shortly
after malolactic fermentation.
Aging
The wine was barrel aged in a combination of American and French oak
for almost 22 months.
Food Pairing
Foods with complex flavors match the
complexity of red blends. Pepper steak,
well seasoned beef or lamb, rich stews,
pâtés and strong cheeses such as blue
cheese and stilton, are great pairings.
