2022 Retort
We love words and language. As TruthTellers to kings, jesters relied on clever witty words and phrases to speak their truths. Here's our latest favorite: A "retort" is a quick and wittily incisive answer to a remark. So, when folks remark "Petit Verdot is really just a blending wine," we say "this is our Retort!"
Aged in 71% neutral French Oak and 29% new French oak for 18 months.
Sourced from:
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-Elephant Mountain Vineyard, Yakima Valley
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-Frazier Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | 100% Petit Verdot |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Petit Verdot |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Aging | 19 months in 29% New French Oak |
| Alcohol | 14.80% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 05/28/2024 |
| Cases Produced | 163 |
Washington Wine Blog (Dr. Owen Bargreen) - 92 points
"The 2022 ‘Retort’ is inky in the glass, delivering huckleberry and mountain blackberry flavors that mingle well with dried herbs, dark chocolate shavings and graphite. Medium to full-bodied, enjoy now and over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2025-2033"
2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Best of Class
2025 TexSom Awards - Gold Medal
