Sultry and spiced with plums, currants and black cherry. A hint of vanilla bean, blackberry jam and sassafras comes up with air. The palate is luscious, with good volume and fine but present tannins. The finish is spiced but sophisticated and the wine will continue to become more resolved and hedonistic with time.
Varietal Composition: 83% Merlot, 14%, Cabernet Franc, 3%, Cabernet Sauvignon
AVA: Columbia Valley
Vineyards: Merlot: Southwind – Walla Walla Valley – 38%, Boushey – Yakima Valley - 32%, Weinbau – Wahluke Slope – 13%; Cabernet Franc: Southwind – Walla Walla Valley – 14%; Cabernet Sauvignon: Boushey – Yakima Valley – 2%, Ranch at the end of the road – Red Mountain – 1%
Aged: 20 months in 38% new French oak
Case Production: 62
Alcohol: 14.7%
Harvested: 10/4/2022 – 10/23/2022