Ned Said Red
Our Ned Said Red has vivid fruit, graceful tannin, and a lively, uplifting core.
YEAR: 2017
BLEND:
44% Cabernet franc
31% Cabernet Sauvignon
25% Merlot
SOURCE:
Cabernet franc – Six Prong Vineyard – Horse Heaven Hills AVA, WA
Cabernet Sauvignon – Mckinley Vineyard – Horse Heaven Hills AVA, WA
Merlot – Boushey Vineyard – Yakima AVA, WA
Merlot – Red Mountain AVA, WA
ABV: 14.7%
WINEMAKER NOTES: The 2017 vintage in Washington state was marked by a significant cooling trend in late September that lasted for the remainder of harvest. The delay in ripening provided the luxury of extended hang time and prompted both gradual and even ripening—the perfect weather to bring out the best qualities in Cabernet franc making it the ideal variety to lead this blend. With the additions of Merlot for bright acidity and Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and backbone, the resulting wine is blended in the spirit of Bordeaux’s right bank.
AWARDS:
- Double Gold – 2021 Great Northwest Platinum Awards
- Gold – 2021 Cascadia Wine Competition
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
- Steak au poivre
- Roasted chicken in a mushroom jus
- Wild boar
- Lamb lollipop
PRICE:$15