Rhone Blend, "vif", 2007

$36.00 (library)

Vivid, lively, bright... the French term “vif" is perfect for this proprietary blend of Rhône  varieties.  This unique wine is reminiscent of the fresh country wines traditionally produced in the Rhône Valley of France. After 17 months of aging in American and Hungarian barrels, Syrah  from the Horse Heaven Hills and the Wahuke Slope was blended with Mourvedre and Petite Sirah (Durif) from the Wahluke Slope. 

á votre santé

Ron, Susan, Paula, Alex and Amelia

Winemakers's Notes:

Big and juicy, with firm tannins; spicy aromas with hints of tobacco and earth; blackberry and ripe plum flavors linger on the palate.

vintage: 2007

varieties: 60.0% Syrah

              26.7% Mourvedre

              13.3% Petite Sirah

appellation: Columbia Valley

vineyards: Andrews-Rowell, Northridge and Stonetree 

growers: Rob Andrews, Butch and Jerry Milbrandt, and Tedd Wildman 

total production:  367 cases

harvest date: n/a

barrels: American and Hungarian

pH: 3.69

TA: 0.52 g/100ml

alc: 14.5%