Walla Walla Vintners Red Blend
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Grapes for the Walla Walla Columbia Valley Red comes from the following vineyards, Eritage (Walla Walla), Pepper Bridge (Walla Walla), Gamache (Columbia Valley), Rock Bar (Walla Walla ), Weinbau (Wahluke Slope), and Les Collines(Walla Walla).
Varietal Composition: 52% Syrah, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot
Elaboration: Fermented in 1.5-ton bins. 15 days on skins. Puncheddown twice daily with select pump-overs and mid-fermentation delestage. Aged 18 months in 25% new French oak.
Tasting Notes: Aromas of blackberry, forest floor, and barrel spice with white pepper and cherries notes. The palate is expressive, with defined tannins that carry this wine through a smooth finish.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Founded in 1995, Walla Walla Vintners was the eighth winery in the Walla Walla appellation. Many others have followed their lead and today, there are at least 120. Yet, Walla Walla maintains a stellar reputation as one of the best. In 2017, wine aficionados Scott and Nici Haladay decided to leave their careers in IT and nursing and they purchased the historic winery in southeastern Washington, adjacent to the Oregon border.
The estate’s winemaker, Derrek Vipond, holds degrees from two respected enology and viticulture programs. After following harvests around the world, he returned to Walla Walla and joined the Haladays in 2019. His goal to craft finely made, elegant wines aligns perfectly with the vision of Scott and Nici.