Lone Birch Red Blend
- SKU:
- 542982
- Last Updated:
- 03/31/2022 18:36:42
- State / Region:
- WASHINGTON
- Varietal:
- MERITAGE
- Color:
- RED
- Origin Classes:
- USA
- RR_BOPIS_Shipment:
- true
- RR_BOPIS_InStorePickup:
- true
- RR_BOPIS_CurbsidePickup:
- true
- Bacchus Price:
- 13.49
- Bacchus Product:
- False
COLOR: Red Garnet
NOSE: An integrated bouquet of dark cherry, spice, & toasted oak
PALATE: This smooth, medium-bodied wine has soft tannins, good acidity, and flavors of dark fruit and spice
PEAK DRINKING: Now through 2019
VARIETAL COMPOSITION: 41% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot
WINE ANALYSIS:
13.9% Alcohol
RESIDUAL SUGAR: Dry
HARVEST DATE: October 2013
BOTTLING DATE: October 16, 2014
CASE PRODUCTION: 3,520 cases
Region Description
The Yakima Valley AVA was the first American Viticultural Area established within Washington State, gaining the recognition in 1983. Part of the larger Columbia Valley AVA, Yakima Valley AVA is home to more than 11,000 acres of vineyards, giving the area the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in the state of Washington. The most widely planted varietals in the area are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay and Riesling. Nearly 40% of Washington state yearly wine production is made from Yakima Valley grapes.
