2018 Grenache
The Grenache grapes we grow here in the Columbia Valley are much richer in depth and complexity than grown anywhere else in Oregon. This is a classic grape most often used in blended wines. Prized for its subtle claret color, nose of roses, tastes of cherry and sweet vanilla finish we think this varietal stands alone in its class. 100% Grenache.
We picked all at 23.5° brix, destemmed and allowed the grapes to wild ferment in bins at 65° for 3 days, then inoculated with a yeast for another 7 days. We gently pressed the skins and transferred to medium toast French oak barrels to barrel age for 3-1/2 years.
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Varietal | Grenache |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Waving Tree Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 09/28/2023 |
| Acid | 5.2 |
| PH | 3.53 |
| Aging | 3-1/2 Years French Oak |
| Residual Sugar | <0.01 |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Wine Style | Barrel Fermented |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 06/07/2022 |
| Cases Produced | 216 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
2019 Wine Press Northwest 20th Annual Platinum Platinum
2019 San Francisco Chronical Wine Awards Gold
2019 Sunset International Wine Competition Silver
2020 American Fine Wine Competition Silver 89 Points
2019 Wine Enthusiast 88 Points
2020 Wine Enthusiast 84 Points
March, and April of 2018 showed no precipitation and warm climate from 67-86°then spiking to 98° in May and into very hot temperatures of 107° and 105° for June and July. Cool mornings and less than average rainfall for this year. This vineyard produced very lovely medium sized fruit with medium garnet-colored clusters as this berry produced a rich brown seed and the white flesh Columbia Valley Grenache is known for.
Tess Barr is one of the less than 10% lead women winemakers in the nation and is part of the Women Winemakers Project. A patented formulator, Ms Barr has been decorated with 35 issued US and International Patents and has filed over 100 inventions with the USPTO.
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