Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Harvest Date
Sept. 19-Oct. 17, 2019
Acid
6.0 g/L
pH
3.72
Aging
34 months in 33% new French oak (Vallurine) and 67% neutral French oak.
Bottling Date
August 8, 2022
Alcohol %
14.6
Wine Advocate
88
2019 Squall Line Red Blend
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The 2019 Squall Line is 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry, plum, rosemary, cedar and mocha. 97 Points-Savor NW; 93 Points-Tasting Room Magazine
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
ruby colored, it possesses classic “BDX” aromas of blackberry, cherry, black currant, crushed black roses, tobacco, cedar, rosemary and incense. The flavors are attention getting, with dark fruits that are intermixed with licorice, dark chocolate, French roast and earth. The penetration continues on the back with roasted berries and nuts, mocha and pulverized charcoal, followed by a sweet-dry tannin finish. Pairs well with roasted or grilled meats, good friends and stormy nights.
Awards
Savor Northwest (Double Gold); Washington State Wine Awards (Gold); Pacific NW Wine Competition (Gold)
Vineyard Notes
Weinbau (35%), Phinny Hill (30%), Boushey (23%), Dineen (8%), Beverly (2%), and E&E Shaw (2%).
Production Notes
Our grapes were hand sorted and mechanically destemmed into a small bin for a 2 day cold soak to bring out flavors and color. Yeast and nutrients were then added to start 7-11 day primary fermentation periods for each varietal, followed by extended maceration on the skins for 5-7 days to boost the mid-palate. The “free run” wine was then 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
74 cases
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Harvest Date
Sept. 19-Oct. 17, 2019
Acid
6.0 g/L
pH
3.72
Aging
34 months in 33% new French oak (Vallurine) and 67% neutral French oak.
Bottling Date
August 8, 2022
Alcohol %
14.6
Wine Advocate
88