Carignane is well suited for the hot, dry summers of southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley. The 2020 vintage of Long Walk’s Carignane was both deeper and more complex in flavor than previous vintages. Rich blackberries and boysenberries support a light clove, leather, and black pepper undertone. As previous vintages have aged, I found that an interesting and pronounced black pepper note developed. This wine is enjoyable now but could continue developing positively through 2028. Hold until 2024 if you are seeking that spicy pepper note I mentioned above.
Long Walk Vineyard, Rogue Valley (Oregon) Carignane 2020
By Vince Simmon