Washington Meritage - January Limited Edition
The Region:
The Red Mountain AVA is Washington's smallest, at approximately 3,600 acres. Grape growing conditions are almost textbook perfect: slope, exposure, weather conditions, good air drainage, large day/night temperature swings, gravelly soil with high calcium carbonate content and high pH and the nearby Yakima River to moderate temperature extremes there could hardly be more positive flavor influences to grapes grown here.
The Wine:
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot, this wine features great extract, deep color and intense aromatics of dark berry fruit, cassis, peppery spice, cedar and smoke. The seductive nose of this wine foreshadows magnificent texture and flavor, including dark berries, liquorice, vanilla and warm brown spices that glide across the palate. The texture and mouthfeel of the wine offers up silky tannins and a velvety smooth structure.
The Food:
Marinated & Grilled Flank Steak with Blue Cafe De Paris Butter.
Ageing:
The complexity and structure of this wine will require three to six months to unwind, and it will continue improving for several years. Due to the ripe tannins it will also benefit from decanting before serving.
Sweetness Code: 0 (dry)
Pre-order Information:
- Pre-orders must be received by Sunday, December 12, 2010.
- Kit will ship in mid to late January 2011.
- Your credit card will be charged when your order is placed.
Kit Information:
- For more information about this year's Limited Edition lineup including some cool videos, click .
- 30 peel and stick labels are included with kit
- Contains 16 liters of concentrated varietal juice, yeast and all necessary additives
- Yields 6 gallons or about 30 750ml bottles
- Ready to bottle in 8 weeks.
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