Watchful Maker 2018 Bold Red Wine Columbia Valley, Washington

2018 Columbia Valley Bold Red Wine

The 2018 Watchful Maker Bold Red Wine from Columbia Valley, Washington, enchants with its deep red hue. This wine showcases a robust body that offers a perfect balance of flavors. The medium acidity complements the wine's fruit-forward nature, where notes of ripe fruits dance on the palate. The tannins present a smooth yet structured mouthfeel, offering a delightful finish that lingers beautifully.

Tasting notes:

Inky-dark in color, this wine immediately gives off aromas of cherry wood, cedar forest, and dark berry compote. Dark fruit flavors of cassis, black cherry, with a hint of sweet cranberry. A note of balsamic hits the back palate and is complemented by soft yet structured tannins.

Blackcurrant

Cherry

Oak

Flavor profile:

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Region:

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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