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14 Signature Wines and Wineries of Washington COLUMBIA VALLEY RECKONING gourmet pairings The rich, savory flavor and texture of comforting food like handmade pasta Bolognese matches perfectly with Reckoning. tasting notes Reckoning, as highly-rated as any at its price point, is full-bodied, balanced, well-structured, and satisfying. Aromas of red currant and raspberry open to barrel spice, bramble, cocoa, and crème brûlée coating every corner of the palate. The wine is approachable in its youth but age-worthy with sufficient backbone to pair well with a variety of foods from rustic to serious. It's another favorite of the winemakers, first produced in the winery's second year and its flagship red blend. winemaker's insight The winery's approach in the vineyard and cellar is virtually identical to Cabernet Sauvignon "the V" and the winery's lineup of single vineyard Cabernets and other wines: fruit is grown at low tonnage per acre, harvested at ripeness, managed to produce a wine realizing all the potential carefully tended fruit has to offer. The wine is then bottled unfined and unfiltered. Fruit from Mays Discovery Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills, Red Willow Vineyard in Yakima Valley, and Stillwater Creek Vineyard in Frenchman Hills of the North Central Columbia Valley is used to make the Reckoning. Vines range in age from approximately 15 years to three decades. awarDs anD DistinCtions Consistently ranked 90+ points by Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and other local and national reviewers. APPELLATION: Horse Heaven Hills, Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley COMPOSITION: Dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with contributions from Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, or Malbec MATURATION: Aged 20-22 months in 100% French Oak, 80% new CELLARING: Released a year after bottling, age-worthy for15-20 years TECHNICAL DATA Learn more about this wine and our winery by scanning the image on the left LEARN MORE

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