About This Product
Vineyards: Syrah
from Hogback Ridge Vineyard in The Dalles, OR; Grenache from the Hannah’s Bench
estate vineyard on the Mistral Ranch in Lyle, WA; Counoise from Horse Heaven
Hills, WA
Blend: 56% Syrah, 27% Grenache, 16%
Counoise, 1% Viognier
Cooperage: 3 - 5 year old French oak barrels
Bottled: 7/2010
Alcohol: 13.0%
Production: 170 Cases
Tasting Notes:
“A minor vintage claret. Subtle perfumes build in the glass (I’m presently
enjoying this bottling as much on the day after it’s been first open). Just
medium in weight, and gentle---this was 2008 in the Gorge (showery September,
cool ripening period, fruit just ripe by Halloween), which called for
tenderness at the press. Mellow and savory, there are scents of muddled dark
fruits, leather, perhaps a sprig of mint…. The usually muted acidity was left
unadjusted, a fact I may come to regret; I was too curious, though, so we can
all just observe the evolution together. A wine to drink young, probably.” ~ Brian McCormick, Winemaker
Food accompaniment: Steak, Game, Indian food, Hard Cheese, Grilled Vegetables, Duck, Rabbit, Stews, Pizza and Casseroles.
Serving Suggestion: Serve comfortably cooler than room temperature
When drinkable: Now through 2014
$23.00 / Bottle
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