Wine Specs
Vintage
2008
Varietal
Blend
Appellation
Red Mountain
Vineyard Designation
Terra Blanca Estate Vineyard
Harvest Date
September 17 and October 11
Acid
0.600g/100ml
pH
3.85
Aging
Aged for up to 32 months in French oak barrels, 75% new.
Fermentation
Fermentation in both open and closed tanks with a variety of yeast types.
Alcohol %
13.50
2008 Terra Blanca ONYX
Red Mountain
Terra Blanca Estate Vineyard
In Stock
The 2008 ONYX jumps out of the glass with a huge concentration of dark fruits. Smooth textures and flavors of marionberry fruits wash over the mouth with a long, rich cassis and dark chocolate finish.
Wine Profile
Awards
Seattle Wine Awards - Gold Medal Winner
Vineyard Notes
Red Mountain Estate Vineyard - Growing Conditions : The 2008 growing season had an early start in the spring, it continued with moderate summer temperatures and overall was a mild growing season.This allowed for a timely harvest between September 17 and October 11. Vines were fifteen years old, grown in unilateral cordons on a vertical shoot position trellis.Vines were cropped at a very low 1.75-3 tons per acre. Our sustainably farmed vineyard is Salmon Safe certified.
Production Notes
606 cases