On the nose: dry autumn leaves, red currant, flint, brambleberry, wet concrete, sage, basil, cured meat, mint, lemon peel, malt
On the palate: fruit bomb, raspberry, boysenberry, cherry with dark earthy tones, dried leaves, buttered popcorn, great mouthfeel with a higher viscosity
Tech Details:
AVA
Yakima Valley
Varietal Composition
100% Malbec
Vineyards
100% Red Willow
Oak Program
87% Once Filled
13% New American
Cases Produced
410
Alcohol %
14.8%
Volume
750 mL
About Foundation wines:
Each vintage, we select a series of extraordinary wines upon which our reputation will rest. These "Foundation" wines represent the best we have to offer. Built from the earth up, in partnership with talented farmers and mother nature, these bottles are born from carefully chosen rows of vines rooted in thoughtfully cultivated land. Focus by a devoted husband-and-wife team, combined with charm from every unique barrel create wines that truly honor each varietal. Our approach is simple and solid: we buy the most spectacular grapes available and treat them with respect - this is the integrity that we demand. After all, structural integrity always depends on a solid foundation.
Oak Program: 60% Once Filled, 17% New French, 15% New American, 8% Neutral
100% Red Willow Vineyard