2020 Ceres

SMELLS LIKE:  black pepper, graphite, crushed berries, toffee, cured meat

TASTES LIKE:  roasted chili pepper, red plum, cocoa, blackberry

MOUTHFEEL:  well-balanced acidity with a complex flavor and finish

DRINK WITH:  meatballs in tomato sauce, fire-roasted peppers, charcuterie

The growing season began with a mild and dry winter. An abundance of high winds and precipitations in the spring prompted a record year for local crops and early bloom in the beginning of June. We only saw a few days of 100 degrees throughout the entire summer, giving the grapes plenty of comfortable hang time all the way through early fall. We were fortunate that the smoke from the California and Oregon wildfires was only detected in one or two varietals and was not significant enough to influence our winemaking styles in any way. Overall, the season was idyllic and produced well balanced, complex wines with beautiful acidity and richness.

100% estate, sustainably farmed

Founding member of VINEA

VARIETALS: 53% Cabernet Franc, 47% Malbec

VINEYARDS: 53% Summit View, 29% Goff, 18% Seven Hills

APPELLATION: 100% Walla Walla Valley

OAK PROGRAM: 100% French; 75% neutral, 25% new

HARVEST DATES: 9/30- 10/14/20

FINISHED ALCOHOL: 14.5%

PRODUCTION: 412 cases