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Red Tail Red

2021 Columbia Valley Red Blend

The Squilchuck Vineyard Red Tail Red is an enticing red blend from the revered Columbia Valley, showcasing a vibrant ruby hue that draws you in with its visual allure. In the 2021 vintage, this wine expresses an enticing complexity, featuring a medium-bodied profile that offers a delightful balance of flavor and texture. Its bright, lively acidity lends a refreshing quality, making it an inviting choice for various occasions. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing notes of dark berries, cherry, and hints of spice that provide depth and character to the palate. With soft, well-integrated tannins, this wine presents a smooth mouthfeel that enhances its overall approachability. As a dry wine, the Squilchuck Vineyard Red Tail Red beautifully captures the essence of the Columbia Valley, making it a wonderful companion for a variety of dishes or an enjoyable sip on its own.

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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