WINEMAKING
NOTES
Harvest
Date:
09/22-10/17/00
Yeast: BM45, CSM, D254
Malolactic Fermentation: 100%
Oak: Aged in 33% new oak-
67% AO, 26% French, 7% Russian for 7.5 months
T/A: 0.53 gr./ 100 ml.
pH: 3.8
Alc: 13.7%
Bottled: Mid June 2001
Cases Produced: 8,046 |
TASTING
NOTES
Intense, spicy and
ripe with currant, plum and black cherry flavors, offering complexity
and depth. Has enough tannins to justify short-term cellaring.
GRAPE
SOURCE
Varieties: 34%
Sangiovese, 24% Syrah, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot,
4% Cabernet Franc.
Vineyards: 93%
Candy Mountain, 4% Charbonneau, 3% Ciel du Cheval.
REVIEWS
Rated "90"
- 2000 Mélange, Columbia
Valley.
TOP TEN VALUES FROM THE CHICAGO VALUE WINE CHALLENGE.
eTastings.com - December 2001
Rated "Highly
Recommended" - 1999 Mélange, Columbia Valley.
Ruby
color. Lovely combination of flowery boysenberry and
blackberry, with subtle oak in the background. Both
the aroma and flavor show hints of well managed oak, and good
staying power for the fruit notes. Moderate tannins.
Try with pork tenderloin, veal chops, or pasta with tomato-based
sauce.
Northwest Palate March/April 2001
Rated "Highly
Recommended" - 1998 Mélange, Columbia Valley.
Brick
garnet color. Currant fruit aroma with graham and spice.
Rich and focused flavors of berry and spice. Well-balanced,
with a long, currant and cocoa finish. Match with grilled
steaks. Excellent value.
Northwest Palate July/August 2000
Rated "Highly
Recommended" - 1997 Mélange, Columbia
Valley. Dark
garnet in color. Cedar, chocolate, citrus, and cassis
in the nose. Elegant, with sweet vanillin oak, black
cherry fruit, and a toasty finish. Pair with rare roast
beef. Good value.
NW Palate Magazine September/October 1999
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