Debuting under our grey "experimental" label since this is the first year we have done a cuvée or a Syrah, as well as the first year we worked with Boushey Vineyards.
Viognier (Olsen Vineyard - 37% - aged in both stainless steel and French oak puncheon), Grenache Blanc (Boushey Vineyard - 22% - aged in concrete), Marsanne (Boushey - 21% - aged in both concrete and French oak puncheon) and Roussanne (Olsen - 20% - aged in concrete).
Straw yellow in color, with aromas of lemon curd, bosc pear and honeysuckle. Notes of baking spice, biscuit and crushed stone, with a creamy but light texture.
Vibrant purple hue. On the nose you'll find ripe strawberry, bright cranberry, cigar box and wet stone. This red blend finishes with soft, powdery tannins.
This wine has a ruby red hue and aromas of rainier cherry, sweet leather, salted caramel, red licorice and dried Italian herbs. The palate is smooth like velour, with ever-present tannins and a savory finish of black tea, olive, cassis and cigar box. 100 percent neutral French oak. Only 92 cases produced.
Deep ruby, with a purple hue. Aromas of rich pomegranate, black cherry, late-season huckleberry, molasses, red pepper flakes, cocoa nib, cedar, sweet tobacco and bay leaf. Generous and smooth tannins, balanced by a lively finish. We call this bright and sassy!
2019 Destined Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvee, Red Willow, DuBrul and Heart of the Hill Vineyards - Part of our vineyard designate collection, this wine is deep ruby in color with garnet undertones. On the nose you’ll find enticing aromas of blackberry bramble, candied strawberry, tomato leaf, cassis and dried herbs combined with notes of chocolate-covered cherry and asian spice. The palate is bright and juicy with plentiful, spicy tannins and flavors of sweet dark tobacco, sandalwood and orange peel.