2021 Silver Lake Roza Red
Tasting notes
This Roza Red Blend reveals an aromatic nose of anise and dark cherries with fig, plum, and smoky oak flavors on the palate. Excellent ripeness and roundness in the mouth converge into a lengthy finish in this wine. Pair this full-bodied red wine with grilled sirloin steak and mushroom risotto, and for dessert try it with a rich dark chocolate bar.
Ripe grapes were harvested and crushed to stainless steel fermentation tanks where they were inoculated with select yeast strains. Upon completion of primary fermentation, the wines were pressed, and put through malolactic fermentation. The wines were then aged in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels for 11 months. The blend was then created using each varietal component and bottled.
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| Varietal Composition | 76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Roza Hills Vineyard |
| Designation | Rattlesnake Hills AVA |
| Harvest Date | 09/16/2021 |
| Acid | 6.4 g/L |
| PH | 3.7 |
| Aging | Tank and barrel aged |
| Fermentation | Fermented at ~80°F for 14 days using pump-over’s for gentle tannin extraction. |
| Residual Sugar | .512 g/L |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Wine Style | Red Blend |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 05/02/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 200 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
