Country: US / Windthrow
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Washington
Winery: Cadaretta / Columbia Valley (WA)
Cadaretta’s Windthrow is a limited-release southern Rhône blend of 37% Syrah, 27% Mourvèdre, 18% Counoise and 18% Grenache. The fruit is just ripe enough, clean and juicy, with a spicy and tart mouthfeel. What’s most surprising is the length—the wine seems to gather itself and push on through a full-throttle finish, adding nougat and vanilla custard to the mix.