Joel Gott Red Wine Columbia Valley 2021 750 ML

To make a well-balanced red wine, we sourced fruit from three different appellations within the Columbia Valley. Vineyards in the Wahluke Slope and the Yakima Valley AVAs experience desert-like conditions in the spring and summer with warm days followed by cool nights resulting in fruit with smaller, thicker skins adding complexity and structure to the wine. Fruit from the Walla Walla Valley AVA provides structure, opulence, and depth to the blend. Sourcing from these varied appellations across Washington helps to create an elegant and well-balanced wine.\n\nAcross the Columbia Valley, the 2021 growing season experienced a mild spring followed by a summer heatwave. Cooler autumn temperatures allowed for extended hang time and even ripening of the fruit resulting in optimal flavor development. These conditions produced smaller, more concentrated clusters resulting in great flavor and acidity making for a complex and well-balanced wine.\n\n