2015 Red Blend Elephant Mountain Vineyard

The vineyard site is a striking south slope high above the Yakima Valley floor from 1300 to 1450 feet elevation. The elevation and proximity to the Cascade foothills 30 miles west moderates summer heat and extends the growing season. Planted in the late ‘90s, the vines are mature and deep-rooted. Soils consist of a two-foot layer of loess over fractured basalt.

On the nose: Deep blackberry/cherry, toast and spice, violet/floral. On the palate: broad and mouth-filling, intense dark cherry and spice, well structured. Pair with broiled ribeye with blueberry-balsamic reduction or grilled eggplant.