YEAR: 2015

BLEND:
52% Syrah
29% Cabernet Sauvignon
19% Cabernet Franc

SOURCE:
Syrah: Pace Vineyard, Yakima Valley AVA, Washington
Cabernet Sauvignon: Shaw Vineyard, Red Mountain AVA, Washington
Cabernet Franc: Six Prong Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills AVA, Washington

ABV: 14.6%

WINEMAKER NOTES: The 2015 vintage in Washington state was the hottest to date, yet mild conditions near harvest left us with wines that exhibited both power and elegance. Inspired by some of Australia’s most famous blends, we combined soft, lush Syrah with firmly structured Cabernet Sauvignon and aromatic Cabernet franc. This dark, deep wine was aged in American oak barrels for rich tannins and structure, French barrels for enticing vanilla, and special hybrid barrels with alternating French and American oak staves for hints of clove and spice.

AWARDS:

• Gold – 2019 Cascadia Wine Competition
• Gold – 2019 Critic’s Challenge – 93 Points
• Gold – 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
• Gold Medal – 2018 Vinalies Internationales (Paris)
• Tasting Panel Magazine Publisher’s Picks – 91 Points

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

• Grilled sausage with roasted vegetables
• Lamb
• Venison
• Rib-eye steak with maitre d’ butter
• Flavorful cheeses

PRICE: $32.00

“Labeled as “American Red Wine,” the grapes for this sturdy blend are sourced from the Yakima Valley, Red Mountain, and Horse Heaven Hills AVAs. With 52% Syrah, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 19% Cabernet Franc aging 18 months in new American and new French oak — plus the warmest-to-date growing season in Washington State–this wine was jammy with chocolate cherry notes. The acidity was pronounced making it a perfect food pairing wine.” – Tasting Panel Magazine Publisher’s Picks, 91 Points