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Auction Of Washington Wines

Columbia Valley Petit Verdot

The Mark Ryan Auction of Washington Wines is a captivating red wine crafted from Petit Verdot grapes sourced from the renowned Columbia Valley. This wine showcases a full-bodied profile, enriching your palate with its luscious character. It boasts a vibrant acidity that lifts the flavors, making it both refreshing and engaging. The tannins are notable, providing a firm backbone that complements the wine's depth and complexity. With its prominent fruit intensity, expect an inviting medley of ripe blackberries and plums alongside hints of chocolate and spice. This Petit Verdot is crafted with precision, resulting in a wine that is impressively dry, allowing the flavors to shine through effortlessly. Perfect for savoring on its own or pairing with hearty dishes, this wine truly reflects the excellence of its region.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Pairs well with:


Braised Lamb Shanks, Duck Confit, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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