2017 Fillies & Mares Grenache

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2017 Fillies & Mares Grenache
2017 Fillies & Mares Grenache

Now Sold Out. A 100% varietal Grenache from The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. 

Accolades from previous release:

Review of Washington Wines: Deep ruby-crimson colored, it possesses attractive aromas of wild fruits - raspberries, mountain blueberries, brambly currants and scents of red rose petals, mulberry, pipe tobacco, lavendar, sage, anise, a hint of mint, violets and oriental incense. The flavors, as well, are dramatic, with layers of red and black fruits that are infused with licorice root, bittersweet chocolate, black tea and Rocks, cobblestone and loam materials. On the back, the wine intensifies with sensations of grilled berries and nuts, creme de cassis, blueberry preserves, lanolin, and burnt charcoal, followed by a Rhone-like moderate alcohol (13.5%) and tannin finish. The range of flavors gives it a plus. 19+/20 points. (July 2020)

Jeb Dunnuck: Ripe strawberry and raspberry fruits as well as notes of violets, orange blossom, and flowers all emerge from the NV (2016 & 2017) Fillies & Mares Grenache. It's a nicely balanced, elegant Grenache with polished tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. All destemmed and brought up in neutral oak, it's going to offer loads of pleasure over the coming 4-6 years. (April 2020)

Double Gold Medal, Seattle Wine Awards (May 2019)

91 Points, Owen Bargreen (June 2018)

Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle (January 2018)

Gold Medal, Tri-Cities Wine Festival (November 2017)

Washington Wine Blog says ... This begins with wet stone, red cherry preserves and guava puree on the nose. The palate has a silky texture, as red fruits develop alongside a touch of blood orange. This is a really good effort from a hot vintage. Drink 2018-2026.

Production notes

Made with Love and harvested by hand in Washington State. Fermented both whole cluster and whole berry fruit. 

Vintage2017
Varietal100% Grenache
AppellationThe Rocks District of Milton-Freewater
VineyardRiviere Galets
Aging24 months in neutral French Oak barrels
Alcohol14.20%
Volume750 ml

Jeb Dunnuck: Ripe strawberry and raspberry fruits as well as notes of violets, orange blossom, and flowers all emerge from the NV (2016 & 2017) Grenache Fillies & Mares. It's a nicely balanced, elegant Grenached with polished tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. All destemmed and brought up in neutral oak, it's going to offer loads of pleasure over the coming 4-6 years. (April 2020)

Accolades from our 2015 vintage release:

91 PointsWashington Wine Blog (June 2018)

Silver MedalSeattle Wine Awards (May 2018)

Silver Medal2018 Cascadia Wine Competition (April 2018)

Gold MedalSan Francisco Chronicle (January 2018)

Gold MedalTri-Cities Wine Festival (November 2017)

Washington Wine Blog says ... this begins with wet stone, red cherry preserves and guava puree on the nose. The palate has a silky texture, as red fruits develop alongside a touch of blood orange. This is a really good effort from a hot vintage. Drink 2018-2026.

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