Khyal

2023 Columbia Valley Marsanne, Roussanne

Sama Cellars Khyal, a 2023 vintage white wine hailing from the Columbia Valley region, is a delightful blend of Marsanne and Roussanne grapes. This unique combination creates a wine that embodies elegance and grace. The wine offers a medium body, balanced acidity, moderate fruit intensity, subtle tannins, and a pleasant dryness. Sama Cellars Khyal is a perfect choice for those seeking a well-rounded white wine with a harmonious blend of flavors and a smooth finish.

Tasting notes:

White Peach

Honeysuckle

Citrus Blossom

Pairs well with:

Scallops, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Chicken with Peach Salsa

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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