2020 Joe Swick "What Are We?"

Region: Columbia Valley < WashingtonGrapes: 39% Marsanne 33% Grenache Noir 28% Grenache BlancVineyard/Cellar Stats: Certified organic farming at the ConleyVineyard at 1650 feet elevation, with sandy/loam soils. Marsanne andGrenache Blanc are direct pressed then fermented in barrel separatelyand aged in neutral French oak barrels for 7 months.  Grenache Noir istreated as a red wine. Whole Cluster. Gently foot stomped 1-2 timesper day during ferment, then aged in neutral French oak barrels; juiceis blended and bottled unfined, unfiltered, no added sulfites; 12.5%ABVWinemaker: Joe SwickA red/white blend of Southern Rhone grapes from Washington Statevineyards  - you’ve seen Twilight, this place is all about themountains and the rain and the crazy shit that happens in the wild,green forests.  Which is why Joe Swick, 5th generation Oregonianwinemaker who is somewhat of a natural wine pioneer in the PacificNorthwest, loves sourcing from the pristine Washington Statevineyards.   A refresher