“g3" stands for the three generations of the Monson family, who established the company in 1998. They farm 3500 acres in eastern Washington, 2500 of which are wine grapes. More than half this tasty blend is made from Merlot, with 20 percent Syrah, 12 percent each of Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvedre, and a tiny bit of Petit Verdot and Grenache. Dark ruby color and enticing aromas of black cherry, blackberry, vanilla with hints of graphite precede ripe, round, and juicy black fruits of plum, cherry and berry intensified by vibrant acidity and supported by sleek tannins. Keep it on hand for a sausage pizza or a smoked barbecue beef sandwich.
Goose Ridge Vineyards, Columbia Valley (Washington) 2019
By Rebecca Murphy