2017 :Nota Bene Dineen Vineyard - Red Blend : Yakima Valley

We have wanted to produce a Bordeaux-style blend from Dineen for some time but have not had access to the Merlot to make the proper blend. Vineyard owner Pat Dineen came through and delivered just enough to provide this exciting vineyard-designated blend. The Cab and Cab Franc drive the flavor profile with the Merlot adding mid-palate complexity. This is a fine, full-flavored blend from Dineen to enjoy now or with time in a proper cellar.

• Bottled 7/27/19
• 75 cases produced
• Alcohol 15.8%
• pH 3.85, TA 5.9 g/L. 

34% Cabernet Sauvignon (Dineen Vineyard)
33% Merlot (Dineen Vineyard)
33% Cabernet Franc (Dineen Vineyard)

Barrels: This wine was aged 22 months in Export-style barrels of once used French oak from Darnajou (66%) and seasoned American oak by Canton Cooperage.