2019 WeatherEye Hillfighter Red Blend
Tasting Notes
Hillfighter is the second label from WeatherEye and offers excellent wine at a more approachable price point. “Aromas of black plum, cracked black pepper, dusty country road, and dried rosemary jump from the glass. 92 points” International Wine Report
About WeatherEye
Located at the top of Red Mountain, with the elevation providing a cooling effect; WeatherEye carefully selects clones, which are then planted in small-blocks. This strategic placement, coupled with a diverse array of trellising methods, is designed to extend the grapes hang time and maturation period. The result is a harvest that boasts not only intensified flavors but also a notable freshness and an array of non-fruit characteristics. WeatherEye has changed what is possible in Washington winemaking and is producing some of the best wines in the World.
Winery: WeatherEye
Origin: Red Mountain AVA, Columbia Valley, Washington
Vintage: 2019
Wine Type: Red Wine
Variety: 53% Tempranillo, 30% Syrah, and 17% Mourvèdre
Vineyard: WeatherEye Vineyard
Winemaker: Todd Alexander
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 14.7%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• Only 143 cases produced
• Native yeast fermentation
• Aged in mostly neutral oak
• Ready for drinking. Can age
longer as well