Columbia Valley
2018 Limited Release Austral Red Wine
| Product | Retail | Your Price | QTY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
750 ml | $38.00 |
Tasting Notes
The best vintages produce complex wines and 2018 was exceptional-especially for Rhone-style varieties. The 2018 Austral is fresh and wild with fascinating notes of green peppercorns, rhubarb and raspberry tea. The mid-palate is broad with ample ripe fruit. Sweet spice and currant notes extend the finish.
Blend
48% Syrah, 36% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, 1% Viognier
Aging
The juice was aged in 33% puncheon barrels.
Alcohol
14.9%
TA
0.56 g/100 ml
Item Number
65456
Chateau Ste. Michelle
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