Varieties: field blend of all 13 of the ancient grapes of Chateauneuf-du-pape, including white, red, and rosé
Vineyard: Plateau of volcanic sand and basalt.
Making of (from the winemaker): “This wine is an exploration of what can be created by mixing grapes of many colors. The parcel is about an acre on a plateau of volcanic sand on the banks of the Columbia and planted to all 13 of the ancient grapes of Chateauneuf-du-pape but with a higher percentage of the unusual white and pink grapes than is commonly used. The result is a wine that combines the best qualities of white, red and rosé.”
2024:
Personality: Muddled blackberry; gently crushed flowers, African spices, herbal tones and sun-warmed berries. Think Campari on the rocks — drink this slightly chilled and pair it with everything.
Winemaker’s note: “2024 will become known as a dark, brooding, subtle but deeply concentrated vintage. A different kind of concentration from 2023’s fireworks of flashy aromatics… this wine is astonishing in the way it presents visually as a light rosé but then opens into the mouth to reveal depth and concentration. The wine is massive and absurdly delicious.”
