Girl Across The Ocean

Walla Walla Valley Carmenère

Aspen Lane Wine Company's Girl Across The Ocean is a captivating Carmènere hailing from the renowned Walla Walla Valley. This full-bodied red wine presents an inviting deep garnet hue, enticing the senses right from the start. The acidity is bright and lively, perfectly balancing the prominent fruit intensity that offers layers of ripe blackberries and plums, interwoven with subtle notes of dark chocolate and herbs. The tannins are notably firm, providing a structured mouthfeel that enhances the wine's overall elegance. With its delightful complexity, this wine is beautifully dry, making it a wonderful companion to hearty dishes or a delightful glass on its own, inviting you to savor each sip.

Tasting notes:

Plum

Black Pepper

Blackcurrant

Pairs well with:

Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

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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