2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.91
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window Now–2027
Classification Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Region Horse Heaven Hills
Sites 100% Discovery Vineyard
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Native-yeast fermentation with 10% whole clusters; matured for 16 months in 100% neutral French oak. Volatile acidity was 0.60 g/L. Production was 150 cases, released September 2019.
Tasting Notes Chris Peterson’s winemaker note describes blackberry and blueberry balanced by blackberry leaf, olive, charcuterie and shiitake; the palate shows fresh black fruit, smoked meat and a lively, savory finish.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.8%
pH 3.76
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window Now–2028
Classification Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Region Horse Heaven Hills
Sites 100% Discovery Vineyard
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Native-yeast fermentation with 10% whole clusters; matured for 16 months in 100% neutral French oak. Volatile acidity was 0.64 g/L. Production was 150 cases, released September 2018.
Tasting Notes Chris Peterson’s winemaker note describes blackberry, blackberry leaf, dark chocolate and black olive, followed by a rich palate with leafy berries, charcuterie, violets and tapenade and a finely structured finish.
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
pH 3.91
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window Now–2027
Classification Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Region Horse Heaven Hills
Sites 100% Discovery Vineyard
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Native-yeast fermentation with 10% whole clusters; matured for 16 months in 100% neutral French oak. Volatile acidity was 0.84 g/L. Production was 150 cases, released September 2017.
Tasting Notes Chris Peterson’s winemaker note describes dusty blackberry, black olive, charcuterie and sweet floral aromas, with dark berry fruit, woodsmoke, olive and coffee-rubbed meat leading to a long savory finish.
2014 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Now (2026)
Region Horse Heaven Hills
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Producer Information
Website
Address
19255 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd. NE, Ste 1, Woodinville, WA 98072, USA
Phone
+1 425-482-4364
Email
Owner
Marty Taucher &
Chris Peterson
Chris Peterson
Cellarmaster
Chris Peterson