2020 Caisléan an Pápa - Red Wine Blend - 15% Alc./Vol.
The Wine
{Pronounced Cush-len} Our take on a Chateauneuf du Pape style blend, the name is a Gaelic translation of "Castle of the Pope." This vineyard-specific blend is sourced entirely from Boushey Vineyard.
The Vineyard
38% Grenache Noir – Boushey Vineyard - Yakima Valley
23% Mourvèdre - Boushey Vineyard - Yakima Valley
21% Syrah – Boushey Vineyard - Yakima Valley
9% Counoise - Boushey Vineyard - Yakima Valley
9% Cinsaut - Boushey Vineyard - Yakima Valley
The Winemaking
Each varietal was vinified and aged separately in French oak puncheons (large format barrels), and blended prior to bottling.
Pair with beef bourguignon, roast lamb or gilled vegetables.
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Varietal Composition | 38% Grenache Noir, 23% Mourvédre, 21% Syrah, 9% Cinsaut, 9% Counoise |
| Appellation | Yakima Valley |
| Vineyard | Boushey Vineyard |
| Acid | 5.4 g/L |
| PH | 3.76 |
| Alcohol | 15.00% |
| Wine Style | Southern Rhône blend |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 06/04/2020 |
| Cases Produced | 485 |
