2009 Tabula Rasa Red

The 2009 Tabula Rasa Red draws on fruit primarily from the Horse Heaven Hills AVA in Washington’s Columbia Valley (Alder Ridge and McKinley Springs), as well as small amounts of Klipsun and Ciel du Cheval grapes from Red Mountain. With a core of Syrah (53%) the wine exhibits plummy black fruit, spice, and olive aromas, and a depth and lushness that belie its humble aspirations. Mourvèdre makes up 39%, adding mid-palate weight, and a dollop of Grenache (8%) rounds out the blend, adding complexity as well as suggestions of raspberries, leather, and black pepper.