Desert Wind Mixed Reds

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Typically $35 - $45/bottle from Desert Wind Winery
Vintage 2019 from the Wahluke Slope
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About Desert Wind Winery: “Desert Wind is an immersive wine, food, and entertainment destination in the heart of Washington Wine Country, dedicated to producing world-class wines that celebrate our estate vineyards in the Wahluke Slope AVA. Our southwest-inspired estate is perched on a bluff overlooking the Yakima River in Prosser, Washington, and boasts a large tasting room, overnight accommodations, light kitchen fare, spa services, and ample private event space. Desert Wind’s legacy and acclaimed wines are rooted in family and our sun soaked Wahluke Slope AVA estate vineyard. Our philosophy on winemaking is simple: Start with grapes that show terrific potential and craft smooth, friendly, world-class wines you can drink every day. We’ve grown a lot since our first vines were planted in 1993, but one thing remains the same - our commitment to creating experiences that bring people together.”

Typicity

TASTING NOTES:
Heritage Series Merlot - “Plum confiture, dark cherry marmalade, and cinnamon stick. Swirling brings orange peel and baked apples. The mouthfeel is very round and almost sweet, with beautiful texture, fine
tannins, and pleasant acidity. Flavors of black licorice and baking spice come along with a very juicy palate.“ (AbV 15%)

Carménère - “This pale ruby Carménère starts with red plums, green bell pepper, jalapeño, cinnamon, and black currant on the nose. The wine opens to riper, sweeter notes of strawberry syrup, figs, sandalwood, herbs, and oak spice. The mouthfeel is velvety, with lots of dark red and black fruit and without losing the natural green typicity of this Chilean variety. The wine finishes fresh and a touch spicy, with hints of sweet oak.” (AbV 13.5%)

Heritage Series Syrah - “Strawberry syrup, sweet tobacco, peach cobbler, and menthol. Swirling brings dry figs, oregano, and dark fruit undertones. The mouthfeel is complex and robust, with lots of layering and a ripe red fruit and baking spice base. Beautifully textured, this phenomenal Syrah has subtle tannins, elegant acidity, and a long and sultry finish.” (AbV 14.9%)

Petit Verdot - “With a nice combination of ripe red fruit and greenness, the 2019 Petit Verdot begins with strawberry jam, Kirsch, red bell pepper, and tarragon. Swirling brings fresh plums, red licorice, and snap peas. The mouthfeel is extremely round and balanced, with tons of red fruit and spice. Still very young, the tannins are well developed, and the mid-palate has great texture and juiciness. With remarkable acidity, the wine finishes long and dry, with a kiss of sweetness and a saline touch. Decanting is recommended.” (AbV 14.3%)

VARIETALS: Merlot is 75% Merlot, 15% Syrah, 9% Carménère, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Carménère is 79% Carménère, 11% Syrah, 7% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Syrah is 84% Syrah, 10% Carménère, 6% Petit Verdot. Petit Verdot is 87% Petit Verdot, 11% Syrah, 1% Carménère, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon.

BARRELS: All of them spent 19 months in French oak.

THAT REMINDS ME OF: Typicity.

A term pretty much exclusively used with wine. It refers to how much a varietal exemplifies itself. Like, is this Merlot very Merlot-like or not. Does it taste like you expect it to.

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2019 Desert Wind Heritage Series Merlot

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2019 Desert Wind Heritage Series Syrah
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2019 Desert Wind Petit Verdot

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