by Jim Grow » Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:49 pm
I opened this singleton with eggplant parmesan and it was quite excellent. Deep purple with a slight brick color at the rim, the nose was full of dusty mulberry and light plum. The palate lost the dusty quality but retained the fruit notes adding a hint of cinnamon, all enveloped by great smoothish tannins. I think this wine is still 3-5 years from peak but very enjoyable now. The blend was 68% Merlot,15% Cab. Franc, 11% Cab. Savuignon and 6% P.V. I guess this might quality for the November Wine Focus. Lots of chunky sediment and abv of 14.4%. Hey Jenise, I figure you have been there so; is there an actual canyon named Woodward where the winery is located? I only ask as I love gorges/canyons/cliffs/water falls etc. and this may spur me on to get out to beautiful Walla Walla some day.