2016 The Explorer Red Blend
Lovely aromas of ripe blackberry and plum with refined oak notes of vanilla and clove spice. The rich fruit carries through on the palate with jammy flavors of cherry and black fruit preserves. Layers of complexity and soft tannins allow this wine to linger pleasantly on the palate with a long finish.
2015 Best Buy, Wine & Spirits | 91 points, Wine Spectator
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Varietal Composition | 38% Merlot
23% Cabernet Sauvignon
21% Syrah
16% Cabernet Franc
2%, Petit Verdot
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| Appellation | Horse Heaven Hills |
| Vineyard | Alder Ridge, Canoe Ridge Vineyard, The Benches Vineyard at Wallula Gap |
| Harvest Date | 10/01/2016 |
| Acid | 5.83 g/L |
| PH | 3.7 |
| Aging | 24 months in 40% New French Oak, 60% second and third use barrels |
| Residual Sugar | 0 |
| Alcohol | 14.40% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 5,000 |
