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Ward Family

Red Mountain Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

The Ward Johnson Winery Ward Family is an exquisite red wine that beautifully showcases the character of the renowned Red Mountain region. This blend of Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon presents a full-bodied profile that envelops the palate in rich flavors and textures. With a high level of acidity, it offers a bright and lively mouthfeel that invigorates each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing luscious notes of dark berries, plum, and hints of spice that intertwine seamlessly. Tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that balances the wine's richness, while maintaining a dry finish that invites another taste. This wine is a true representation of its terroir and the craftsmanship of the winery.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Cedar

Cedar

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

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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