“Idiot’s Grace Vineyard”, Columbia Gorge

Vineyard:
Estate grapes from Idiot’s Grace Vineyard, Mosier, OR. Certified organic.

Blend: 100% Primitivo

Cooperage: Neutral French oak

Bottled: 5/24/11

Alcohol: 12.6%

Production: 25 Cases (one barrel)

Tasting Notes:
“I was too long among the vines in Sonoma County’s Dry Creek Valley to not consider planting Zinfandel up here. Primitivo isn’t quite Zin, but an extremely close smaller-berried relative. The bottling is simply the contents of our favorite barrel from the vintage, 100 Mosier-grown. In contrasting this work with examples from the Golden State, we affectionately note a strong family resemblance—even as the Gorge growing area leaves its own mark. Dulled neither by over-maturity (and high alcohol) nor the gravy-like exposure to new oak (in any form), the fruit romps freely.”
~ Brian McCormick, Winemaker (8/8/11)

Food accompaniment:
Pasta with meat and/or spicy sauce, grilled meats, strong cheeses, sausage, vegetable dishes (especially spicy)

Serving Suggestion: Chill slightly before serving

When drinkable: now thru 2016