2018 Métier
COLUMBIA VALLEY AVA
Tightly wound in its youth, our 2018 Métier eventually concedes, opening to reveal ripe raspberry and wild strawberry fruit aromas intermingled with fierce sauvage aromas of lavender, charcuterie and fennel pollen. The initial impression on the palate is incredibly deceiving, as light, soft vanilla and red fruit flavors surrender to an explosive mid-palate fully packed with red plum, anise, tapenade and cedar. Hedonistic and generous, this stunning effort builds beautifully.
Nowhere is the craft (métier) of blending wine more evident than in our own Métier. Mourvèdre (50%) lends wild (sauvage) brambleberry nuances and vibrant, dark hues supporting the bursts of raspberry and strawberry leaf from the expressive characteristics of Grenache (28%). Consistent with our style, Syrah (20%) brings juicy, generous, meaty flavors to the profile. Cinsaut (2%) softens the blend releasing a subtle perfume of watermelon and strawberries. Whether appreciating a glass on its own or pairing with food, our Métier is delicious no matter how you choose to enjoy it.
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Rhone Style Blend
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Vineyard Designation
39% Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, 33% Stone Tree Vineyard and 28% Boushey Vineayrd
Alcohol %
14.7
Stephen Tanzer's
92
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Cold soaked for 24-36 hours. Fermented on skin 10-12 days. Individual lots aged separately for 15 months before barrel selected for the blend just prior to bottling. 100% Large forma and neutral barrels.
Winemaker Notes
50% Mourvedre, 28% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 2% Cinsault
Food Pairing Notes
A great partner with marbled cuts of grilled meat such as ribeye and lamb, grilled vegetables, wild game and beef stew.
Other Notes
Vegan.
WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol.
