Barnard Griffin pulls this five-grape blend from five vineyards across the Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, White Bluffs, and Wahluke Slope. Merlot leading, with Cabernet, Petit Verdot, Syrah, and a splash of Petite Sirah filling in the corners. Sixteen months in French oak, 90% of it neutral, means the fruit does the talking: black cherry and plum, dried herbs, a whisper of cocoa. At 13.8%, it's a red blend built for the long haul of a Saturday.
Winemaker Notes
Practicing Organic Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah Sourced from 5 vineyards in the Yakima Valley, Columbia Valley, White Bluffs, and Wahluke Slope Pump-overs 2 times daily Aged 16 months in French oak (10% once used barrels, 90% neutral barrels) 13.8% abv
Tasting Notes
A gorgeous red blend perfect for tail gating and toasting the Coug; available to pick-up on or after August 23rd. 35% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Petit Verdot, 15% Syrah, 4% Petite Sirah This deep, ruby-hued wine offers a rich bouquet of black cherry, plum, and dried herbs, accented by hints of cocoa, violet, and savory spice. The palate is full and layered, with dark fruit at the core, wrapped in velvety tannins and lifted by notes of graphite, red fruit, and a whisper of smoked pepper. Balanced acidity carries the wine to a long, focused finish, offering both immediate appeal and cellar-worthy structure. - 20 months in new and neutral French oak - Lonesome Spring Ranch (Yakima Valley), Sagemoor Vineyard (White Bluffs), Desert Aire Vineyard (Wahluke Slope), Gunkel Vineyard (Columbia Valley) - 162 cases produced GO COUGS!
