Rhone Blend, "vif", 2006 - SOLD OUT
Vivid, lively, bright... the French term “vif" is perfect for this proprietary blend of Rhône varieties. This unique wine is reminiscent of the fresh country wines traditionally produced in the Rhône Valley of France. After 18 months of aging in American and Hungarian barrels, Syrah from the Horse Heaven Hills and the Wahuke Slope was blended with Mourvedre, Petite Sirah (Durif), Grenache and Cinsualt from the Wahluke Slope.
Winemaker’s Notes:
Warm impression on entry; cinnamon and cloves in the aroma; toasty cassis and other bright red fruit flavors, good acidity with a long raspberry finish.
vintage: 2006
varieties: 49.5% Syrah
27.1% Mourvedre
15.4% Petite Sirah
4.3% Cinsault
3.8% Grenache
appellation: Columbia Valley
vineyards: Northridge, Stonetree and Alder Creek
growers: the Milbrandt Brothers, Tedd Wildman, Dave Groth
total production: 307 cases
harvest date: n/a
barrels: American and Hungarian
pH: 3.69
TA: 0.52 g/100ml
alc: 14.3%
