Nose
Delicate floral
aromas.
Palate
Flavors of fresh strawberry, watermelon, mixed
berries give way to a finish that shows the balanced acidity
with hints of rhubarb.
Growing Conditions
The 2017 growing season was cooler and crop yields were significantly lower in comparison to the past two vintages.The cooler early spring temperatures along with ample soil moisture from winter precipitation and spring rainfall, delayed ripening and helped to retain fresh fruit aromatics and mouthwatering acidity. Rainfall was minimal from mid-May to mid-August and temperatures were above average in July and August. Despite cold winter conditions, 2017 gave us concentrated wines with classic Washington state character.
Source: The fruit is sourced from Block 39 of Columbia Crest’s select estate vineyards located in the Horse Heaven Hills. The balance between warm daytime temperatures and cooler evenings helps concentrate aromatics, retain acidity and enhance complexity. The appellation’s low rainfall yields concentrated fruit with depth and varietal expression.
Winemaking
The Estate fruit was fed directly to press where the juice was extracted gently but quickly. The pressing was monitored to get a balance of color an flavor extraction. The juice was cold settled for two days then racked off solids to a temperature controlled stainless steel tank where the wine underwent a cool, 22 day fermentation to retain the fresh aromatics
Appearance
This wine is a great “rose gold” color.
