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Consensio

2006 Columbia Valley 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 9% Sangiovese, 4% Cabernet Franc

Pondera Consensio, a captivating red blend from the esteemed Columbia Valley, showcases an alluring composition of fifty-six percent Cabernet Sauvignon, thirty-one percent Merlot, nine percent Sangiovese, and four percent Cabernet Franc. This vintage 2006 masterpiece presents a full-bodied experience, beautifully balanced with a high acidity that adds a refreshing lift. The flavor profile is marked by a notable intensity of dark fruit, including luscious blackcurrant and ripe plum, harmonized with subtle earthy undertones and hints of spice. Tannins are structured yet approachable, giving the wine a firm backbone that enhances its complexity without overpowering the elegant fruit flavors. Being a dry wine, Pondera Consensio makes for a delightful companion to rich dishes, providing an enjoyable and memorable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Cedar

Cedar

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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