Red Mountain
Columbia Valley
Washington's warmest and most sought-after AVA, a small, south-facing slope that collects heat like a solar panel. The sandy, wind-deposited soils and intense sun exposure produce Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah of remarkable concentration and power.
The wines of Red Mountain are made primarily from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other Columbia Valley varieties.
Vineyard Map
Climate
The south-facing aspect and amphitheater-like geography create Washington's warmest AVA, collecting and retaining heat throughout the day. Constant winds from the Columbia River Gorge moderate temperatures and reduce disease pressure while concentrating flavors.
Terroir
Red Mountain sits on Columbia River basalt bedrock from ancient lava flows, overlain by wind-deposited Missoula Flood sediments and sandy loam soils. The well-draining sandy soils and underlying fractured basalt force vine roots to dig deep, creating excellent drainage while the bedrock provides mineral complexity.
What it tastes like
Body
Full
Acidity
Fresh
Tannin
Grippy
Oak
Some oak
Ripeness
Rich
Concentration
Dense
Full-bodied, dense and fresh with grippy tannin and some oak; blackcurrant, graphite and dark chocolate with a sage edge, chewy and built to age.
black fruit · herbal · savoury · graphite · chewy
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Grapes of Columbia Valley
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