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The Contender

2013 Red Mountain 25% Syrah, 75% Cabernet Sauvignon

Alexander The Grape The Contender is a captivating red wine hailing from the renowned Red Mountain region, celebrated for its robust and intense varietals. This bold blend features a harmonious composition of seventy-five percent Cabernet Sauvignon and twenty-five percent Syrah, creating a wine that showcases deep fruit flavors and complexity. With a full-bodied profile, it entices the palate with its velvety, structured tannins that provide a firm backbone, along with a lively acidity that enhances its mouthwatering quality. The wine exhibits pronounced fruit intensity, with notes of dark berries and hints of spice, making it a perfect companion for rich dishes or an enjoyable experience on its own. A true embodiment of the craftsmanship and terroir of Red Mountain, this vintage from 2013 promises to impress with every sip.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

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, Roasted Lamb

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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