Winemaker’s Note: This wine is like a sexy lady in a red velvet dress - the small amount of new french oak assures that there is “bass in all the right places” with its silky tannins. The wine comes off as mysterious and elegant.
On the nose: black currant, toffee, mint, sage, coriander, fennel
On the palate: cherry pie with all of the spices, hints of red currant, round
Food pairing ideas: Roasted pork shoulder with chutney, steak with a pepper cream sauce. Roasted king crab with a buttery hell-fire sauce.
When to drink: Now through 2036, Peak 2028-2032
Tech Details:
AVA
Yakima Valley
Varietal Composition
100% Merlot
Vineyards
Olsen Brothers
Oak Program
49% Once Filled
35% Neutral Oak
16% New American
Cases Produced
155
Alcohol %
14.5%
Volume
750 mL
What is a ‘Spire’?
A tall, narrow structure that rises to a point on the top of a building, typically a church tower. Since the dawn of winemaking, man has attempted to glorify mother nature by honoring her elements of terroir and fruit. We let the beauty of this Washington wine stretch for the heavens.
