Tzum Ériu
red · still · Columbia Valley
Specs
- Producer
- Hiyu Wine Farm
- Region
- Columbia Valley
- Vineyard
- Scorched Earth Vineyard
- Color
- red
- Style
- still
- Grapes
- Grenache
About
Community & editorial
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.
Vintages
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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