Joel Gott Washington Red Blend 2017
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Red Blend
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Acid
6.1 g/L
pH
3.69
Residual Sugar
2.3 g/L
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Joel Gott 2017 Washington blend has aromas
of cherry cola, black licorice, dark chocolate and
cherry tart with notes of cedar. On the palate,
ripe fruit flavors and notes of black licorice are
followed by smooth, elongated tannins and subtle
acidity on the mid-palate with a hint of spice on
the long, delicate finish.
Vineyard Notes
To make a well-balanced red wine, we blended
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah from
three different appellations in Columbia Valley.
The Wahluke Slope and Yakima Valley appellations
experience desert-like conditions in the spring
and summer months where hot days are followed
by cool nights. As a result, the grapes are smaller
with thicker skins which adds complexity and
structure to the wine. The Horse Heaven Hills
appellation shares similar soil types with the
Wahluke Slope and Yakima Valley and experiences
frequent winds throughout the growing season
which stress the vines. Drip irrigation is used
to help the fruit maintain the proper balance of
sugar and acidity which produces intense flavor.
The freshness and layers of fruit expressed in the
wine are driven by this intensity of flavor.
Vineyard Notes
After fermentation, the wine was aged in 75%
new American oak and 25% 2-year-old American
oak to complement the flavors and tannins of the
wine and soften the mid-palate.
Winemaker Notes
After a string of record warm vintages, 2017 was
a cooler, more traditional growing season for
the Columbia Valley. Minimal rain during early
October provided ideal conditions for harvest,
allowing us to pick the fruit based on the flavor
development rather than the weather events.
These ideal conditions allowed for fully mature
flavors and concentration.
Other Notes
Varietal Composition: 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 7% Syrah
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