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Hot To Trot

2018 Columbia Valley Red Blend

Experience the delightful 14 Hands Hot To Trot, a captivating red blend from the renowned Columbia Valley. This 2018 vintage showcases a vibrant red color and offers a luscious array of flavors that dance across the palate. The wine features a medium body that strikes a perfect balance between richness and approachability. Its acidity is refreshingly bright, enhancing its overall liveliness and making it an excellent companion for a variety of dishes. The fruit intensity is prominent, with luscious notes of dark berries and cherry that entice your senses. Tannins lend a soft structure, making this blend easy to enjoy now while still holding the potential for gentle aging. With a pleasingly dry finish, the 14 Hands Hot To Trot is a charming wine that promises to complement any occasion beautifully.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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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