Tasting notes:
Black cherry fruit on the nose with raspberries and spice. Complex flavors with pronounced fruit, ripe tannins, brisk acidity, and a lengthy aftertaste. Very approachable now but because of the balance of acidity and pH levels, the wine will cellar very well.
Production: Aged in 80% French and 20% American oak. 100% free-run juice.
Carolyn Lakewold chosen for Force Majeure Vineyards (previously known as Grand Reve Vintners) Collaboration SeriesDonedei winemaker Carolyn Lakewold has been chosen by Force Majeure Vineyards (previously known as Grand Reve Vintners) to participate in a collaborative winemaking project utilizing fruit from renowned vineyard Ciel du Cheval, located in the famed Red Mountain AVA. Known for her powerfully elegant wines, Carolyn produced the only Merlot in the series. A "dream team" of Washington winemakers was carefully selected to work with the fruit farmed specifically for this exclusive project. The winemakers include Ben Smith of Cadence, Mark McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery, Ross Mickel of Ross Andrew Winery, and Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery. Available in extremely limited quantities, the wines showcase the finesse, balance and complexity of Ciel du Cheval fruit. Read more...
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Donedei Wines
P.O. Box 7755
Olympia, WA 98507