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Road Less Traveled

2008 Wahluke Slope 75% Cabernet Franc, 18% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon

Isenhower Road Less Traveled is a captivating red wine that showcases a harmonious blend of seventy-five percent Cabernet Franc, eighteen percent Merlot, and seven percent Cabernet Sauvignon. Hailing from the esteemed Wahluke Slope, this vintage from 2008 offers an inviting ruby hue that hints at its depth and character. The wine presents a full-bodied experience, complemented by a robust structure that is notable yet approachable. Its bright acidity enhances the palate, making each sip vibrant and lively. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing classic notes of dark berries and plums, while subtle undertones of earthiness and spice add complexity. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a smooth and elegant mouthfeel that lingers. Overall, this wine is dry, making it an excellent choice for pairing with hearty dishes or enjoying on its own during a cozy evening.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Cedar

Cedar

Region:


Washington
Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

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