2022 Bitner Estate Tribute Red Blend
TASTING NOTES
Aromatics of coffee and smoked meat introduce fruity flavors of black cherry and dusty cassis. Lingering notes of leather, tart cherry, and French roast coffee persist on the finish. This full- bodied red's chalky tannins round out after a few minutes in the glass or with decanting. This wine has medium to heavy tannins but is very fruity so it will pair well with red meats, salmon and steelhead, pulled pork or pork chops, and even beer can chicken.
AVA
Columbia Valley
39% William's Estate, 26% Alder Ridge, 25% Wittenberg, 8% Canyon Vineyard Ranch, 2% Quintessence
VARIETY BLEND
38% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec, 8% Petit Verdot
AGING
22 months in 32% New French Oak
ALC
13.7%
ACCLAIM
2021 91 Points, James Suckling
93 Points & GOLD, Sunset Int. Wine Comp.
2020 GOLD, Cascadia Intl. Wine Competetion
92 Points, James Suckling
92 Points, The Tasting Panel
90 Points, Owen Bargreen
