2008 "The Archimage" Red Blend 750ml
The 2008 Archimage is a remarkable wine, showing its class and pedigree from the vineyards it was sourced from. This micro-cuvee of 9 barrels was aged for 23 months in 50% new French oak, and is a blend of 50% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc, and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is packed with dense, opulent fruit such as blackberries and black cherries, wrapped by a cloak of tobacco and green olives from the Cabernet Franc. Bright acids from the cooler 2008 vintage help carry the flavors on and on. This wine will easily cellar for a decade. Decanting is recommended if opening while this wine is still young.
The 2008 Archimage is a remarkable wine, showing its class and pedigree from the vineyards it was sourced from. This micro-cuvee of 9 barrels was aged for 23 months in 50% new French oak, and is a blend of 50% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Franc, and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is packed with dense, opulent fruit such as blackberries and black cherries, wrapped by a cloak of tobacco and green olives from the Cabernet Franc. Bright acids from the cooler 2008 vintage help carry the flavors on and on. This wine will easily cellar for a decade. Decanting is recommended if opening while this wine is still young.
Production notes222 cases produced
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Harvest Date | September 10-October 10, 2009 |
| Sugar | 23.5-26.2 brix |
| Acid | .59 g/100mL |
| PH | 3.77 |
| Aging | 11 months |
| Fermentation | Stainless Steel 1.5 ton bins |
| Residual Sugar | <.02 |
| Alcohol | 14.1% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 9/1/2010 |
Va Piano Merlot, Double River Merlot, Red Mtn. Vineyard Cab Sauv, Frenchtown Vineyard Cab Franc, Chelle den Millie Cab Franc
