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6-Pack: Desert Wind Ruah Red Blend

THE WINE
“The wine opens to darker notes of currant, dark cherry, wild herbs, tobacco leaf, and menthol. This bright, mid-bodied, and harmonious blend showcases energy and balance, with intense red and black fruit flavors and a creamy, rounded mid-palate.”

THE WINERY
“Desert Wind is an immersive wine, food, and entertainment destination in the heart of Washington Wine Country, dedicated to producing world-class wines that celebrate our estate vineyards in the Wahluke Slope AVA.”

Features

2018 Desert Wind Ruah Red Blend, Wahluke Slope, WA

94 Points, Gold Medal, Seattle Wine Awards

Tasting Notes

Medium ruby in color, the 2018 Ruah has aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice, mocha, and a violet lift. The wine opens to darker notes of currant, dark cherry, wild herbs, tobacco leaf, and menthol. This bright, mid-bodied, and harmonious blend showcases energy and balance, with intense red and black fruit flavors and a creamy, rounded mid-palate. It’s a perfect combination of sweet and savory and finishes long with just a touch of wood spice.

Winemaking Notes

The 2018 growing season started slightly cool in the spring, but quickly gave way to warmer temperatures. Throughout summer, the days were warm and sunny, with little rainfall and above-average heat, providing ideal growing conditions. A slight cooling in September and October gave the grapes some extra time to develop more nuanced characteristics. This blend is composed of several lots that were fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and open-top bins, and was aged for 30 months in neutral oak and stainless steel.

Vineyard Notes

The Wahluke Slope AVA is located in south-central Washington and is considered one of the warmer regions in the state. Our 480-acre Desert Wind Vineyard is south-facing, with a gradual two percent slope ranging from 800 to 1,000 feet in elevation. The deep, rocky soil allows for excellent drainage, stressing the vines and allowing focused energy on fruit production. The resulting wines are highly pigmented and have excellent tannin structure.

Specs

  • Varietal Blend: 40% Merlot, 33% Syrah, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Carmenere, 4% Tempranillo, 4% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot
  • AVA: Wahluke Slope, WA
  • Aging: 30 months in neutral oak and stainless steel
  • Alcohol: 13.9%
  • TA: 5.8 g/L
  • pH: 3.7
  • Production: 5000 cases

About The Winery

  • Winery: Desert Wind Winery
  • Owners: The Lawrence & Merkle Families
  • Location: Prosser, Washington

Desert Wind is an immersive wine, food, and entertainment destination in the heart of Washington Wine Country, dedicated to producing world-class wines that celebrate our estate vineyards in the Wahluke Slope AVA. Our southwest-inspired estate is perched on a bluff overlooking the Yakima River in Prosser, Washington, and boasts a large tasting room, overnight accommodations, light kitchen fare, spa services, and ample private event space. Desert Wind’s legacy and acclaimed wines are rooted in family and our sun-soaked Wahluke Slope AVA estate vineyard. Our philosophy on winemaking is simple: Start with grapes that show terrific potential and craft smooth, friendly, world-class wines you can drink every day. We’ve grown a lot since our first vines were planted in 1993, but one thing remains the same - our commitment to creating experiences that bring people together.

  • Sold by participating winery or licensee, fulfilled by Wine Country Connect

What’s Included

6-bottles:

  • 6x 2018 Desert Wind Ruah Red Blend, Wahluke Slope, WA

Warranty

90 days

Available States

AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, PR

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