Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Harvest Date
Sept. 19-Oct. 25
Acid
6.0 g/L
pH
3.85
Aging
35 months in 33% new French oak (Tarensaud)
Bottling Date
August 21, 2020
Alcohol %
14.7
Wine Enthusiast
89
2017 Squall Line
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Squall Line is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Petit Verdot, 12% Malbec, and 1% Merlot. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry, plum, rosemary, cedar and mocha. 91 Points!
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The 2017 Squall Line Red Blend is an aromatic "Tour de Washington" with cherry, black currant, green bell pepper, baking spices and leather, with a hint of lilac flowers. On the palate, the dark fruit shines up front, with black cherry and ripe blackberry, followed by leather, tobacco, fresh black pepper, and chocolate, while the acidity and tannins dance among each other. The long finish brings out the refined tannins, leading into the lasting flavor of cherry and a dash of vanilla.
Awards
Gold Medal: Savor Northwest Wine Awards; Gold Medal: Bellingham NW Wine Awards; Silver Medal: Seattle Wine Awards; Bronze Medal: Cascadia Wine Awards
Vineyard Notes
58% Phinny Hill Vineyard, 29% Dineen Vineyard, 12% Tudor Hills Vineyard and 1% E&E Shaw Vineyard
Production Notes
Our grapes were hand sorted and mechanically destemmed into a small bin for a 1-2 day cold soak to bring out flavors and color. Yeast and nutrients were added to start a 7-10 day fermentation. When fermentation was complete, the “free run” wine was pumped into barrels and the remaining skins were gently pressed to extract remaining wine into the barrels. The wine then went through a malolactic fermentation which softens the wine.
Food Pairing Notes
Pairs well with roasted or grilled meats, good friends and stormy nights.
Production
73 cases
Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Harvest Date
Sept. 19-Oct. 25
Acid
6.0 g/L
pH
3.85
Aging
35 months in 33% new French oak (Tarensaud)
Bottling Date
August 21, 2020
Alcohol %
14.7
Wine Enthusiast
89