Winemaker’s Note: Set your sights on this traditional french style blend. A fortress of flavors. You are sure to find a safe haven in this left bank blend. Pour a glass and enjoy the view.
On the nose: Cured meat, smoked hickory, basil, and cherry
On the palate: An herb feast – basil, oregano, roasted red pepper with a touch of blackberry. This is a great expression of Brandee’s version of a Bordeaux Blend. She likes them earthy.
Food pairing ideas: Duck with blueberry or smoked berry sauce. Mom’s scalloped potatoes. Charred broccolini with garlic. Then, more Bartizan!
When to drink: Now through 2036, Peak 2028-2032
Tech Details:
AVA
Yakima Valley
Varietal Composition
33% Cabernet Sauvignon
33% Cab Franc
17% Merlot
17% Malbec
Vineyards
Red Willow
Upland
Olsen Brothers
Boushey
Oak Program
23% New American
17% New French
60% Once Filled
Cases Produced
310
Alcohol %
14.5%
Volume
750 mL
What is a ‘Bartizan’?
A bartizan is a small, turret-like structure projecting from a building and serving especially for lookout or defense. Like a turret offering a commanding view, our Bartizan Bordeaux blend provides a complex and layered tasting experience. This "fortress of flavors," as our winemaker describes it, is a traditional French-style blend, a safe haven of Left Bank character. Pour a glass and enjoy the view – a panoramic exploration of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and other Bordeaux varietals, each contributing to the wine's strength, structure, and enduring character, much like the stones of a fortified tower.
