Rhone Blend, "a pic", Stonetree Vyd., 2007

$37.00 (library)

Stonetree Vineyard in the Wahluke Slope appellation is an outstanding site high on the south facing slope of Saddle Mountain. Rhône varieties thrive here. We blend Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre to achieve “à pic”, French for “at  just the right moment”.  The blend was aged for 18 months in a combination of new American,  and older French oak. The Grenache and Cinsault provide floral aromas, Mourvedre provides spicy aromas and the Syrah is the foundation of the blend.

á votre santé

Ron, Susan, Paula, Amelia and Alex

Winemaker’s Notes:

opens with aromas of mocha and toast; boysenberry and plum predominate on the palate, with hints of spice; refined tannins produce an elegant wine.

varieties: 53% Syrah

                17.6% Cinsault

                17.6% Mourvedre

                11.7% Grenache

appellation: Wahluke Slope

vineyard: 100% Stonetree 

growers: Tedd Wildman

total production:  405 cases

harvest dates: n/a

barrels: American and French

pH: 3.63

TA: 0.56 g/100ml

alc: 14.6%