Nose

Aromas of blackberry, forest floor an barrel spice with notes of white pepper and cherries.

Palate

The valet is expressive, with defined tannins that carry this wine through a smooth finish.

Growing Conditions

Pepper Bridge, Yellow Bird, Seven Hills, Windrow, and Cut Bank Estate Vineyards from Walla Walla Valley. With famed Columbia Valley vineyards Weinbau and Bacchus.

Winemaking

Open top 1.5-ton stainless steel bins. The cap was punched down four times a day with select pump-overs.

Aging

18 months in 25% new French oak, 7% Eastern European oak, and 2% American oak barrels