Latitude 46° North falls just short of the town of Walla Walla, Washington, and runs through the great viticulture regions of the state. Blending wine from great sites coupled with meticulous winemaking create wines of added complexity and nuance.
Vindication
A blend of hand-harvested Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Aged in French oak barrels for eighteen months the wine displays aromas of berry fruits and vanilla. The seamless palate provides a lush mouthfeel and displays complex layers of berry, spice and toasted oak flavors.
The wine is an ideal accompaniment to roasts, grilled beef and hearty pastas. Enjoy the wine now but could develop nicely with cellaring for two to three years.
Vintage: 2002
Alcohol: 14.3%
Syrah
Seperate batches of syrah from the Destiny Ridge Vineyard and Kiona Vineyard are blended with 8% Grenache from the Clifton Vineyard to make up this stunningly rich and complex Washington wine. Complex aromas of plum, black cherry, smoke, coffee and black pepper are followed by rich flavors of berry, toasted oad, vanilla and spices. The lush tannins leave an enduring coating on the palate. 290 cases produced.
The wine is an ideal accompaniment to rich pasta dishes, grilled and roasted meats. Enjoy the wine now but could develop nicely with cellaring for three to five years.
Vintage: 2004
Alcohol: 14.9%
Clifton Cuvee
A blend of hand-harvested Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre from select Columbia Valley vineyards the wine is an intense, purple color. On the nose the wine displays aromas of berries, spice and licorice. The palate presents a broad, rich mouthful of dark berry fruits and spice. 470 cases produced.
The wine is an ideal accompaniment to grilled and roasted meats. Enjoy the wine now but could develop nicely with cellaring for two to three years.
Vintage: 2005
Alcohol: 14.5%
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