6 - 2012 Buried Cane Heartwood Red Wine Blend, Columbia Valley
Heartwood
Heartwood is a red blend based on our winemaker’s selection from outstanding lots of Rhone and Bordeaux varietals. Washington State is earning a well-deserved reputation for growing Rhone reds with classic cool-climate characteristics of earthiness and black fruit. Bordeaux varietals have long been recognized as a strong-suit here, with deep color, great structure and balance. Washington’s growing season is similar to that of the northern Rhone and Bordeaux in France.
2012 Buried Cane Heartwood Red Wine Blend, Columbia Valley
Intense ruby red hue, bright in the glass. Bright red fruits of strawberry, pomegranate and pie cherry lead the aromatics, with hints of tobacco leaf and mineral following. Youthful, primary fruit with a light creamy touch. On the palate, the wine is very well balanced with soft, finessed, silky tannins. The finish is clean with some spicy notes that linger on the palate.
Specs
Grapes & Vineyards
32% Syrah - Southwind, Gamache, Stonetree Vineyards
27% Mourvedre - Monette’s & Alder Ridge Vineyards
24% Grenache - Monette’s & Alder Ridge Vineyards
17% Cinsault - Wallula Vineyard
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Cooperage: 26 months in small oak barrels. 92% French oak and 8% American oak.
Total Acidity: 5.7 g/L
pH: 3.80
Alcohol: 15.1% by volume
Bottling: 329 cases
Bottled on December 16, 2014
