Nose
A discreetly pronounced note of rich caramel, licorice and a hint of clover honey can also be detected in the wine’s bouquet.
Palate
Generous notes of black cherry, very ripe plum, Crème de Cassis liquer and a hint of pomegranite. Imbued by velvety soft tannins, owing in long measure to barrel maturation. This Ruby Port truly is a unique wine for Walla Walla County.
Growing Conditions
Vineyard: Lodmell Vineyards (walla walla Co.)
Soil: Ritzville Loam
Harvest
The Lodmell Vineyard estate-grown Merlot grapes are hand harvested in late fall, after they've reached their desired sugar level.
Winemaking
The grapes are fermented for a very short time before a fortified grape alcohol is added. The wine is transferred to French oak barrels and aged 24 months.
- 8.3% residual sugar
Aging
2 years in French Oak
Food Pairing
Blue cheese, Stilton cheese, dark chocolate , figs, almond, walnuts and berry-based desserts.
