WT Vintners Columbia Valley Syrah
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A blend of many of our single vineyard Syrahs, a splash of Grenache, and a drop of Mourvèdre. I attempt to make the wines I want to drink; wines of place, wines that compliment a meal and wines that tell a story.
The old adage “great wine is made in the vineyard” is at the root of W.T. Vintners. I strive to be the conduit from which our vineyards speak. Minimal additions are made in the winery. I choose to ferment our wines with feral/spontaneous yeasts from the vineyards and living within our walls. And allow time to clarify our reds and exercise judicious additions to stabilize our whites. This allows the wines’ evolution from grape to glass echo the voice of the vineyard and the vintage. I avoid the use of new oak in favor of used barrels, which add a bit of texture and little else. It is about the grape and the place it is grown not the vessel in which it has been stored. I find inspiration in the wines of the Northern Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Germany and Austria. Foremost, I want our wines to serve as the champions of Washington’s extraordinary terroir.
By utilizing whole clusters (versus just berries) during fermentation, I attempt to coax both greater structure and more savory flavors and aromas in our wines. We work closely with the vineyard’s manager and owner to reduce crop loads and find the optimal time to harvest, often weeks before our neighbors. By picking early, I ensure twines not high in alcohols and overtly fruity wine
My goal in starting a wine collective is to hand pick a unique, fun variety of wines from all over the world. To entice people to step out of the norm and be open to experiencing varietals and bottles that you may never have heard of, never knowing what you were missing! For you to awaken your palate to the bounty and abundance of unique, stunning, sexy wines from all across the globe. I hope wine tasting becomes a passion for you as it is for me! Prepare to be awed!
1309 Ponderosa, Suite 116
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-217-8321
