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Signature Wines and Wineries of Washington
COLUMBIA WINERY VISION RED BLEND
gourmet pairings
Versatile and remarkably
food-friendly, Columbia
Winery Vision Red Blend pairs
well with savory meats such as
lamb sliders with Greek mint
yogurt and cucumbers, fresh
spinach and grilled onions.
tasting notes
Winemaker, Sean Hails had the vision to create a distinctive
Red Blend that stood apart because of its color, flavor and
finish. Keeping with his goal of crafting a Rhone-style blend, he
brought together three classic Rhone grape varieties: Syrah,
Grenache and Mourvèdre. The nose is filled with aromas of
delicious ripe Bing cherries and cranberries and has a unique
pepper spice note from the Mourvèdre. On the palate, red fruits,
plum and cherry pie filling combine with soft tannins for a long,
smooth finish.
winemaker's insight
Columbia Valley features volcanic, well-drained, sandy loam soils
that stress the vines to yield focused flavors in our grapes. After
harvest, grapes were destemmed at the winery and transferred
to tanks. We performed a saignee method on a portion of
the Grenache to enhance color and structure. Fermentation
occurred at around 85 degrees Fahrenheit in small-lot, stainless-
steel tanks. During fermentation, pump-overs were used for
intense extraction of color and flavor. Malolactic fermentation
was completed to create a rounder mouthfeel.
awards and distinctions
91 points – JebDunnuck.com
APPELLATION: Columbia Valley
COMPOSITION: 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Syrah, 3% Malbec, 2%
Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
MATURATION: Aged 18 months in 100% new French Bordeaux
puncheons
CELLARING: Enjoy upon release and for decades to come
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