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The wine color is almost black in the center with inky dark ruby edges. Aromas of dark red fruit, Bing Cherry, oak, chocolate, and a touch of spice. Flavors pop with dark cherry, chocolate, oak and earth tones. It is a full bodied wine with a combination of acidity and tannin that give the finish a long smooth sensation. Drink 2027-2035
2022 was another epic vintage in WA state. One of the wettest springs on record had early shoot growth booming. A funny thing happened at that point, it stayed cool. The cooler weather pushed back bud break and flowering, eventually pushing harvest back one to three weeks. The heat finally started to show up at the end of June, maybe even too much heat, when it is over 100 degrees the grapes start to shut down. We started picking in mid September and finished at the end of October. The compressed harvest had some challenges but in the end we are enthusiastic about what is to come.
I have had a lot of fun working on our Artist Series wines over the years. This year I went in a different direction and created a big rich blend. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the varietals that thrives in our vineyard and I wanted to highlight this component while blending some non traditional grapes together. The Graciano adds body and weight to the wine while the Syrah gives the wine more texture. This wine will age well but drinks nicely right out of the bottle.
