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Summer 2020 Wine Release
July is our Summer Wine Release month. Due to COVID-19, we will not be having a release event, but you'll be able to taste and purchase these fantastic new wines at the winery or online beginning August 1 (Sunbreak is available now). Descriptions courtesy of The Review of Washington Wines and Wine Press Northwest.
2019 Convergence Zone Cellars “Sunbreak” Chenin Blanc, Snipes Mountain, Upland Vineyard
Chenin Blanc is an undervalued variety. This version shows a brilliant lemon-gold color and aromas of Asian pear-apple, white peach, honeydew melon, grapefruit, pear blossoms, honeysuckle, jasmine and lemon verbena. The flavors are deliciously juicy and vibrant, with notes of pear and grape skins, peach stone and gravelly minerals. The back picks up poire and pêche liqueurs, melon rind and grapefruit peel, followed by a crisp, faintly honeyed finish. Production was 158 cases. $17.00 retail (Wine Club prices $13.60-$14.45) and you can purchase it here.
2019 Fly Rod Cellars Pink Pollywog Rose' of Mourvedre, Wahluke Slope, Weinbau Vineyard
This features a brilliant copper-pink color and lovely aromas of strawberries, Rainier cherries, red currants. lavender and pink incense. The flavors are vivid and nicely extracted, with notes of grape skins, cherry stones and Wahluke Slope minerals, followed by a pleasingly juicy dry finish. Production was only 20 cases! $20.00 retail (Wine Club prices $16.00-$17.00).
2017 Fly Rod Cellars Salmonfly Syrah, Red Mountain, Ciel du Cheval Vineyard
This is another example of Red Mountain's amazing Syrah, and this two-barrel lot is an exquisite expression, offering an experience of black plum, blueberry and Bing cherry, framed by a skillfully presented structure. Production was only 48 cases! $33.00 retail (Wine Club prices $26.40-$28.05)
Jul 20, 2020 at 9:06 AM
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Welcome to the New Convergence Zone Cellars!
It was July 2010. After making wine for nearly two years, it was time to open a tasting room. Our first wines (Sunbreak Chenin Blanc, Dewpoint Riesling and Storm Front Red Blend) were well-received and sold out in a few months. In fact we had to close the tasting room for a few months as we ran out of our small quanity of wine.
The brightly colored screen printed bottles were unique and a big hit. The logo stood out and consumers were drawn to something new and exciting. The wine inside was full-bodied, aromatic and balanced. It was the kind of wine that paired well with food with complex flavors, soft tannins and a juicy finish.
It's been 10 years. The world has changed dramatically. Monica and I both retired from our day jobs and are enjoying nature's beauty and more leisure time in North Bend. We've produced 66 different wines and learned a lot along the way. While our winemaking style will not change, you'll start to see a refresh of our brand, beginning with this blog post, newsletter and website.
Other changes coming soon include a new Reserve tier of single vineyard, single varietal and single barrel wines for our Wine Club, new labels and some new back-end system improvements.
Thank you for trusting us to bring you some great wines over the past 10 years. With you continued support, we look forward to the next 10 years!
Sincerely,
Scott and Monica Greenberg
Jul 17, 2020 at 9:20 AM
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