2020 Cosmic Reflection
A blend of 60% Mourvèdre and 40% Syrah, this wine was fermented with native yeast, and is unfined and unfiltered. Aged in mostly neutral French oak for approximately 9 months.
The Mourvèdre really comes through on this year’s Cosmic. Gamey and earthy on the nose with white pepper, dried Provençal herbs, red fruit, Luxardo cherries, and pencil shavings. Medium to full bodied. Briary wild berries, roasted meats, and olive tapenade on the mid-palate. Firm yet well integrated tannins with a long, effusive finish.
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| Varietal Composition | 60 Mourvèdre, 40 Syrah
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| Appellation | Walla Walla Valley |
| Aging | Aged in neutral French oak for approximately 9 months |
| Alcohol | 13.10% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
This wine comes from vineyards in the “Rocks” area of Walla Walla. The soil is cobbly silt loam. The rocky bare soil absorbs solar energy and transmits it efficiently to the root zone of the vines promoting earlier onset of the phenological stages of the vine growth. The surface stones radiate heat that warms the grape clusters and influences the production of phenolic compounds during ripening. Wines from the Rocks are known for producing earthy, complex wines and this wine is no exception.
