Red Blend
WA - Columbia Valley
Savor Northwest 97
Seattle Wine Awards 92
The 2019 Squall Line is a bold red blend comprised of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon (Phinny Hill and Boushey vineyards), 35% Malbec (Weinbau), 7% Petit Verdot (Dineen), 4% Merlot (E&E Shaw and Beverly), and 1% Cabernet Franc (Dineen). Deep ruby colored, this possesses classic varietal aromas of blackberry, cherry, plum, crushed black roses, tobacco, cedar, rosemary and wood smoke. The flavors, as well, are direct and true to variety, with dark fruits that are intermixed with licorice, dark chocolate, French roast and Horse Heaven scorched earth. The penetration continues on the back with roasted berries and nuts, mocha and pulverized charcoal, followed by a sweet-dry tannin finish.
Pairs well with roasted or grilled meats, good friends and stormy nights.