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Chatte D'avignon

2009 Columbia Valley 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah

The Seven Of Hearts Châtea D'Avignon, a captivating red wine from the Columbia Valley, showcases a harmonious blend of sixty percent Grenache and forty percent Syrah. This wine presents a medium-bodied profile, delivering a delightful balance between richness and approachability. It exhibits a medium acidity that adds a refreshing lift to the palate, while the fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of ripe red berries, cherries, and a hint of plum. The tannins are well-structured, offering a firm yet smooth mouthfeel that enhances the wine's overall elegance. With its dry nature, this vintage from 2009 is a beautiful expression of the Columbia Valley, perfect for both casual enjoyment and special occasions.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Plum

Plum

Flavor profile:


Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Region:


Columbia Valley
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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