JOSH'S NOTES - 2023 The Mac
The new “The Mac” is a Cabernet based blend with 32% Syrah added in - a perfect harmony in Washington State. Aromatically showing off the two varietals with blackberry, hints of Syrah green and black pepper, and whafts of the desert landscape the Cabernet was grown in. The wine itself has soft tannins that are gentle, balanced, and build slowly to a fantastic, chewy finish. This is a very versatile wine for food pairing- enjoy!
APPELLATION
Walla Walla Valley
BLEND PROFILE
68% Cabernet Sauvignon
32% Syrah
BARREL/AGING PROGRAM
22 months in 45% New French oak and 55% neutral French oak barrels
JOSH'S NOTES - 2023 Flying B Estate
Our Flying B estate vineyard is located right at 1,000 feet in elevation alongside of a creek bed that only has water for about half of the year. The site itself sees our highest temperatures in the heat of summer, along with the Valley’s biggest temperature swings when the sun sets and cool air rushes down from the Blue Mountains. Partially fermented in concrete tulips, this wine is aromatically intense with blackberry cobbler, hoisin sauce, and black pepper. The wine comes in softly and builds with tannin. It is ultra concentrated and rich. The 2023 vintage is shining in this example. Cheers!
APPELLATION
Walla Walla Valley
BLEND PROFILE
100% Syrah
BARREL/AGING PROGRAM
50% new French oak barrels and concrete tulips for 16 months
JOSH'S NOTES - 2024 Viognier
One of my favorite white wine varietals and all estate grown from two tiny blocks in our sustainably farmed LeFore and Flying B estate vineyards. The block of Viognier at Flying B fittingly sits adjacent to our team garden. Aromas of pretty stone fruits, white wildflower petals, and hints of hayfields in the late summer of Walla Walla. The wine has great energy - perfect for food pairings - and is backed by perfect body and luscious texture with ending notes of more nectarine and peach. Enjoy in these coming seasons of great weather!
APPELLATION
Walla Walla Valley
BLEND PROFILE
100% Viognier
BARREL/AGING PROGRAM
7 months “sur lie” in neutral French oak and stainless-steel barrels
JOSH'S NOTES - 2023 Cabernet Franc
One of my favorite white wine varietals and all estate grown from two tiny blocks in our sustainably farmed LeFore and Flying B estate vineyards. The block of Viognier at Flying B fittingly sits adjacent to our team garden. Aromas of pretty stone fruits, white wildflower petals, and hints of hayfields in the late summer of Walla Walla. The wine has great energy - perfect for food pairings - and is backed by perfect body and luscious texture with ending notes of more nectarine and peach. Enjoy in these coming seasons of great weather!
APPELLATION
Walla Walla Valley
BLEND PROFILE
100% Viognier
BARREL/AGING PROGRAM
7 months “sur lie” in neutral French oak and stainless-steel barrels