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188 Degrees Sw

Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Indulging in the Gamache Vintners 188 Degrees Sw is a truly delightful experience, showcasing the exceptional qualities of Red Mountain's esteemed winegrowing region. This exquisite red blend, composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, offers a multifaceted tasting journey that is both captivating and sophisticated. The wine presents a full-bodied profile, elegantly balancing its rich, dark fruit notes of blackberry and blackcurrant with complex layers of tobacco, cedar, and subtle hints of spice. The structured tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing a bold but harmonious mouthfeel. The lively acidity enhances the wine’s overall character, making it a compellingly bright and mouthwatering sip. Each element of this wine reflects the unique terroir of Red Mountain, known for producing powerful and well-crafted wines that consistently garner acclaim from both critics and enthusiasts. Whether paired with a hearty meal or enjoyed on its own, the Gamache Vintners 188 Degrees Sw is a testament to artisanal winemaking and the distinguished qualities of its region.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Grilled Ribeye, Braised Lamb Shanks, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Washington
Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

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