Winemaker’s Note: Made as the expression of the relationship between Brandee and Brian: her favorite being Cab Franc, and his Syrah.
From Brandee: “The Newel tastes exactly like what we intended this wine to be: an easy drink on a Wednesday night or a Saturday celebration. It’s an ‘everyday love’ wine + we found that we liked this wine best when served with a little cool.”
On the nose: Smoked meat, dark chocolate, savory, lemon
On the palate: Dried smoked cherries, fennel, campfire, morello cherry, raspberry, bbq, palate is a bit lighter than the nose, unfiltered Backyard BBQ Wine
Food pairing ideas: All. Of. The. Things. Roasted pork loin with an herb rub. Fried chicken. Beef carpaccio with truffle oil or just blue cheese burgers and fries. Also popcorn.
Tech Details:
AVA
Columbia Valley
Varietal Composition
58% Syrah
42% Cab Franc
Vineyards
68% Olsen Brothers
21% Stillwater
11% Stone Ridge
Oak Program
55% Once Filled
45% Neutral
Cases Produced
236
Alcohol %
14.5%
Volume
750 mL
What is a ‘Newel’?
Structurally speaking, a newel is an essential. It is a post at the head or foot of a flight of stairs, supporting a handrail. Our Newel is everyday elegance. A wine to welcome you home. This is a trusted red wine you can lean on. We say ‘you’re home. Kick off your shoes and get yourself a glass right now.’