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2016 Reserve Ode to Brothers
A beautifully balanced blend of three classic Rhone varietals - Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre - allows the character of each to show its contribution to the blend. The Syrah brings volume and complex aromas of blackberries & spice. The Grenache brings nice ripe currant and raspberry flavors and keeps the mouthfeel bright. Mourvedre supplies lavender and white pepper. The contribution of each of these varieties has created a balanced, elegant wine that can be enjoyed for many years to come.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Horse Heaven Hills
Acid
0.44g/100ml
pH
3.87
Aging
20 months in New and Neutral French Oak
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
ripe blueberry, raspberry, cracked pepper & coffee
Vineyard Notes
The fruit for this wine is grown at our acclaimed Spice Cabinet in the Horse Heaven Hills.
Production Notes
The fruit was machine harvested with our selective harvest attachment, allowing the fruit to be sorted int he vineyard. The grapes were sorted a second time at the winery on our sorting table and then each individual lot was fermented in stainless steel tanks. Twice daily pumpovers allowed gentle extraction of color and tannins. After draining and pressing, the wine was racked to a blend of neutral and new French Oak barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged in barrel for 20 months before being blended together.
Winemaker Notes
42% Syrah, 39% Grenache, 19% Mourvedre