Joe’s flagship red blend that is is always a representation of the vintage as a whole at Swick Wines. The wine changes every year but is always based on Oregon Pinot Noir for freshness and fuller-bodied grapes from Washington State like Cabs, Malbec or Rhone-Valley varieties. Also available in 20L kegs.
Grapes: the 2021 vintage is 60% Pinot Noir, 20% Syrah, 5% Grenache Noir, 5% Mourvedre, 5% Touriga Nacional, 5% Gewurztraminer
Vineyard: vintage barrel selection of different vineyards. Pinot Noir: Finnigan Hill Vineyard, certified organic; Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvedre: Conley Vineyard, certified organic; Touriga Nacional: Wilridge Vineyard, biodynamic; Gewürztraminer: Lacewing Vineyard, practicing organic
Making of: the grapes are spontaneously fermented with stems included (except for the Cabernet Sauvignon). The wines age in old French oak barrels of various sizes for about 9 months before being blended and bottled. Unfined and unfiltered, a small amount of SO2 at bottling.
Personality: cranberry-like freshness and earthy Pinotey tones mingle with succulent ripe fruit and a distinct body. Bring It on! “The 2021 harvest brought us some amazingly complex Pinot Noir from top-notch terroir that we used as the base for this wine. Syrah contributes smoke and leather, Touriga brings the dark cherry, and Gewürztraminer adds a floral aromatic embellishment. Would be delicious served alongside a warming dish of beef bourguignon.”
Grapes: the 2021 vintage is 60% Pinot Noir, 20% Syrah, 5% Grenache Noir, 5% Mourvedre, 5% Touriga Nacional, 5% Gewurztraminer
Vineyard: vintage barrel selection of different vineyards. Pinot Noir: Finnigan Hill Vineyard, certified organic; Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvedre: Conley Vineyard, certified organic; Touriga Nacional: Wilridge Vineyard, biodynamic; Gewürztraminer: Lacewing Vineyard, practicing organic
Making of: the grapes are spontaneously fermented with stems included (except for the Cabernet Sauvignon). The wines age in old French oak barrels of various sizes for about 9 months before being blended and bottled. Unfined and unfiltered, a small amount of SO2 at bottling.
Personality: cranberry-like freshness and earthy Pinotey tones mingle with succulent ripe fruit and a distinct body. Bring It on! “The 2021 harvest brought us some amazingly complex Pinot Noir from top-notch terroir that we used as the base for this wine. Syrah contributes smoke and leather, Touriga brings the dark cherry, and Gewürztraminer adds a floral aromatic embellishment. Would be delicious served alongside a warming dish of beef bourguignon.”
