Salto De Fe 2020

Vineyards:  Stone Tree Vineyard, Rosebud and Vino Bellissimo

AVA:  Columbia Valley

Blend:  73% Tempranillo, 18% Monastrell, 6% Garnacha and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vinification: All grape varietals for this wine were picked in early October.  Small open top fermenters were used with hand punching 2 times per day.  Time on the skins in the fermenter varied from 8 to 10 days when the wines were gently pressed and allowed to complete fermentation in oak barrels.  Each varietal was aged separately for 14 months prior to blending. 

Cooperage: 16 months in French oak barriques. 30% new oak

Bottled: February 2022

Production: 90 cases

Winemaker notes: Salto De Fe (Leap of Faith) is our take on a modern Spanish inspired red blend. Tempranillo is the dominate grape in Spain and here we used it as the main component and structural framework of the blend. Monastrell adds to the wine’s structure while bringing unique complexity with floral and earthy notes.  The added splash of Garnacha and Cabernet Sauvignon provide additional complexity to the wine. In the glass, the wine has a deep purple color with aromas of plum, cherries, herbs, macadamia nuts and chocolate. Berry flavors follow through on a silky mid palate along with savory and earthy notes and finishing with finely integrated tannins.