Cadaretta, Columbia Valley (Washington) 2012

Jun 17, 2015

By Robert Whitley

Cadaretta’s GSM blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre runs against the conventional wisdom of producing GSM in the popular Cotes-du-Rhone style that is light and bright and goes down easy. Windthrow is a brooding, muscular GSM that is heavy on Syrah at 56 percent. The blackberry/blueberry flavor profile of Syrah dominates, with hints of bright red fruit from the generous dose (25 percent) of Grenache. This is a meaty GSM, with savory notes, firm tannins and the prospect of a long life in a good cellar.

Country / Region

Washington

Appellation

Columbia Valley

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2012

Score

93

Price

US $ 50.00

Producer

Cadaretta