2020 WeatherEye Hillfighter Red Blend
Tasting Notes
"Boasting a glistening dark garnet core with a glowing purple rim, this red blend starts off with aromas of dark cherry pie filling, fresh boysenberry, cracked white peppercorn, roasted game, dried violet flowers, and scorched herbs. Acidity is in check, the chalky tannins are sweet and present, and it finishes with a lovely bitter herb aspect on the back palate." 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, WA
Vintage: 2020
Wine Type: Red Wine
Variety: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Grenache, 11% Merlot, and the rest Tempranillo and Syrah
Vineyard: WeatherEye Vineyard
Soil: Varied - Sand to Basalt
Winemaker: Todd Alexander
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 14.7%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• Native yeast fermentation
• Aged in mostly neutral oak
• Ready for drinking. Can age
longer as well