Palate
Say hello to Grenache Blanc, another first for CSM. Historically from the Southern Rhone,
this wine is medium-bodied with flavors of ripe stone fruit. Most of the wine was fermented
in stainless steel adding brightness, but a portion was fermented naturally in old barrels to give the wine density and complexity.
Growing Conditions
The 2017 growing season was cooler and crop yields were lower than the previous two vintages.
The cooler temperatures delayed ripening and helped to retain fresh fruit aromatics and mouthwatering acidity.
Despite cold winter conditions, 2017 gave us concentrated wines with classic Washington state character.
The region’s sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for intense aroma and flavor development in the ripening grapes.
Vineyards in Rattlesnake Hills AVA are typically located on ridges and terraces and in areas with good air drainage to avoid early fall frost and winter kill.
100% of the fruit was sourced from Dineen Family Vineyard in Rattlesnake Hills AVA, located approximately four miles southeast of Yakima.
Winemaking
The juice was fermented for three weeks in stainless steel.
Ripe grapes were destemmed and went through natural yeast fermentation.
Aging
The wine was aged sur lie for six months in 10% Neutral Oak.
