14 Hands Run Wild Juice Red Blend

THE VINTAGE
• The 2016 vintage experienced the best of both worlds with a hot
spring and early summer. A cooler than normal end of the ripening
season allowed the wines to have ripeness, yet maintain freshness
and elegance.
• The early dry and warm spring, combined with cooler
temperatures in August and September, slowed down ripening
and resulted in the longest harvest on record in Washington State.
• Overall, 2016 saw very favorable growing conditions, producing
wines with nicely resolved tannins and maturity.
WINEMAKING
• Red varieties including Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache were
gently destemmed and fermented for 710 days on the skins.
• After fermentation and malolactic conversion, most of the wine
was held in stainless steel. Only a small portion saw some French
oak to add a little structure and a layer of aromatic complexity.
The goal was to preserve fresh fruit flavors.
• Most of the varieties were vinified separately with the final blend
being assembled just weeks prior to bottling. The exception was
Viognier co-fermented with Syrah.
FLAVOR PROFILE
Juicy and fruit-forward, 14 Hands Run Wild showcases a vibrant
blend of red grape varieties with flavors of ripe blueberries, black
currants and black raspberries. Soft tannins, lively acidity, and a
lingering finish allow for endless pairing options.
Keith Kenison, Winemaker
RECOMMENDED FOOD PAIRINGS
Pasta with Marinara, Pizza, Burgers, Grilled Beef Steak
TECHNICAL DATA
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Alcohol: 13.5%
Blend: 75% Syrah, 13% Mourvedre, 7% Grenache,
3% Viognier, 2% other varieties
TA 0.54g/100mL
pH: 3.80

Region Description

The Columbia Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) is the largest in the state of Washington. It includes the Yakima Valley, Red Mountain, Walla Walla, and Horse Heaven Hill AVAs within its boundaries.