2016 Métier 1.5L
COLUMBIA VALLEY AVA
The nose of the 2016 Métier manages to show elements of each of its major component varietals – ripe raspberries of Grenache, dark, wild sauvage of Mourvèdre, and a breath of violets from Syrah. Herbs de Provence, eucalyptus and green peppercorn add a savory note to an intensely fruit-driven mid palate. Untamed, linear tannins support these enduring fruit flavors through a long finish, leaving an evocative impression of this wine’s elegance.
Grenache: 42%, Mourvedre: 36%, Syrah: 19%, Cinsaut: 3%
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Vineyard Designation
48% Ciel du Cheval, 31% Boushey Vineyard, 21% Grand Ciel Vineyard
Alcohol %
14.5
Stephen Tanzer's
92
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Cold soaked for 24-36 hours. Fermented on skin 10-12 days. Individual lots aged seperately for 15 months before barrel selected for the blend just prior to bottling. 100% Large format and neutral barrels.
Winemaker Notes
42% Grenache, 36% Mourvèdre, 19% Syrah, 3% Cinsault
Food Pairing Notes
A great partner with marbled cuts of grilled meats such as ribeye and lamb, grilled vegetables, wild game and beef stew.
Other Notes
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