2016 Library Consonance - Red Wine Blend - 14.7% Alc./Vol.
Library wines are only available for shipping or pick-up in Lake Chelan
The Wine
Blackberry and currant with lingering thyme and warm spices. Consonance is a musical term for a group of notes coming together to make a harmonious sound. This wine is a blend of 3 varietals coming together to make a harmonious wine.
The Vineyard
50% Petite Sirah – Inland Desert – Yakima Valley
45% Syrah – Inland Desert – Yakima Valley
5% Viognier – Lawrence Vineyard – Columbia Valley
The Winemaking
Grapes were destemmed (no crushing) and fermented whole berry. Aged in neutral oak for 22 months.
Food Pairings
Pair with grilled short ribs, stuffed red peppers or aged Gouda.
Accolades
92 pts Jeb Dunnuck
92 pts Wine Enthusiast
92 pts Jeb Dunnuck
The 2016 Red Wine Blend Consonance is 50% Petite Sirah, 45% Syrah, and 5% Viognier, which is certainly a blend you don't see very often. One of the deeper colored wines in the lineup, it offers loads of spiced plums, blackberries, game, and foresty, earthy notes to go with a rich, medium to full-bodied, textured style on the palate. It has more richness and depth than the other releases here yet still shows the balanced, well-made style that's common from this estate. It should drink nicely for at least 7-8 years, probably longer.
