One word...delicious! Beautiful inky purple color in the glass. Intriguing complex aromas exhibiting a savory braised meat note with black fruits and mulling spices. The flavors are bright berry and cherry complemented by silky tannins with notes of dark chocolate and spice.
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APPELLATION:
Walla Walla Valley
TECHNICAL NOTES:
pH 3.63
TA 0.54 g/100mL
Alcohol 14.7% By Volume
FERMENTATION:
36-hour cold soak; Open top fermenters with cap punched down by hand three times per day. Secondary fermentation finished in barrel.
BARREL AGING:
100% New French oak barrels
Aged 21 months
CASES PRODUCED: 190 cases
BOTTLING DATE:
June 11, 2009
RELEASE DATE:
October 1, 2010