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Squirrel Tooth Alice

2011 Red Mountain 60% Mourvedre, 40% Grenache

Dusted Valley Squirrel Tooth Alice is an enchanting red wine that captures the spirit of the Red Mountain region. This exceptional blend of sixty percent Mourvèdre and forty percent Grenache showcases a medium-bodied profile, offering a delightful balance of richness and approachability. With a vibrant acidity that enhances its freshness, this wine presents a lovely interplay of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, harmoniously mingling with hints of spice and earth. The tannins are notable yet smooth, providing a structured backbone that supports the wine's luscious character. This vintage is also on the drier side, making it a versatile choice for various culinary pairings. The result is a wine that is both expressive and refined, perfect for those seeking a unique tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Braised Lamb Shanks, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

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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