Tzum Ériu
Hiyu Wine Farm

Tzum Ériu

red still Columbia Valley Scorched Earth Vineyard

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A high-pitched, ethereal Grenache from a one-acre field on the eastern side of the Scorched Earth desert site, where higher cobble content over sand yields a more aerial rendition than the deep-sand Áine. Hand-harvested whole-cluster, aged on lees ~12 months in older barrels, unfined and unfiltered. Named for the mother goddess of Ireland, after the plot's Irish-descended owners.

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Personality (Nate): “rose water, orange peel, sage and hibiscus; very pale red and as delicate as red can be before slipping into rosé. So tender — an abundance of fruit without any weight, the aromas of the desert contained within …

Hand-harvested whole clusters, a couple of days on skins, aged on lees ~12 months in older barrels. A cool-vintage expression — pale, scented and delicate.

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