Tedd Wildman’s StoneTree Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope ranks as one of the warmest sites in Washington state, and Olympic Peninsula vintner David Volmut creates an expressive and delicious example of this Italian grape that’s scarce in our region. The nose of strawberry fruit leather, blackberry and Craisins also offers sweet herbal notes of lilac, horehound and tomato vine. Inside, it follows through with strawberry, rich cherry and blackcap raspberry flavors. Bittersweet chocolate tannins and good acidity make for a medium long finish, capped by a dash of black pepper.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 155 cases
Alcohol: 14.6%
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