Grenache, Columbia Valley, 2009

$34.00

Our 2009 Grenache comes from four vineyards in the Columbia Valley; Northridge and Stonetree in the Wahluke Slope which produces Grenache of substance and intensity, and Boushey and Lonesome Spring in the Yakima Valley where the Grenache exhibits more subdued floral aromatics and pure fruit flavor characteristics. We think the blend makes a more complex wine.

Vintage: 2009

Variety: 100 % Grenache

Appellation: Columbia Valley

VIneyards: Northridge 39.8%, Boushey 28.7%, Stonetree 16.7%, Lonesome Spring 14.8%

Growers: Milbrandt Brothers, Dick Boushey, Tedd Wildman, Colin Morrell

Total Production: 137 cases

Barrels: 2-3 year old French

pH: 3.57

TA: 6.1g/L

alc: 14.8%

Tasting Notes: Ruby color of medium density; aromas of damp earth, black and green olives and pomegranate with backfound notes of violets, raspberry and star anise; soft entry with lots of red fruit on the palate and a moderately long finish