2018

Trine

United States, Washington

$70 USD

Release Price

Drink Window

14.5

ABV

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From The Winemaker

The word ‘trine’ (it rhymes with ‘wine’) is defined as a close group of three, and this wine pays homage to the families of Pepper Bridge: the McKibbens, the Murphys, and Pellets. As with our Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Trine showcases the best of our Walla Walla Valley estate vineyards. However, it allows Winemaker Jean-François Pellet more freedom of expression since it is a creative blend rather than a varietal-based wine. Each vintage will contain a unique combination of Bordeaux’s traditional five red grapes.

Growing Conditions

The 2018 harvest kicked off with a nice even spring. July brought in hotter temperatures, as well as some smoke from surrounding fires. But by the second week of August, the weather cooled off considerably to usher in one of the most ideal ripening seasons in recent history. September brought beautiful, mild weather, offering the fruit several extra weeks to hang during long, sun-filled fall days. Harvest wrapped up on October 15 producing wines that are balanced with great fruit expression. A harvest to remember, indeed!

Nose

As Cabernet Sauvignon pulls ahead in this vintage, notes of huckleberry crumble and vanilla take the lead. Opulent and dark, this wine smells of rose petal, cherry, ripe raspberry, tobacco leaf, and sage brush.