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2013 Rasa Vineyards QED Convergence

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January 24, 2021 - $26

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RATINGS

91+ Stephen Tanzer

Superb lift to the aromas of black fruits, licorice and pepper. Juicy, penetrating and energeti... A note of dark chocolate emerged with aeration. This very strong blend boasts terrific intensity and a fine-grained texture.

91Jeb Dunnuck

...spicy, underbrush, kirsch and olive scented...medium-bodied, charming and forward, with a soft, easygoing texture, beautifully sweet fruit and a great finish. It shines for its elegance and drinkablity.

REGION

United States, Washington, Walla Walla Valley

Walla Walla Valley AVA likes to call itself the Napa Valley of Washington, and given the concentration of well-reviewed wineries in the appellation, the comparison is understandable. The Walla Walla appellation is comprised of 340,000 acres, of which 1,200 acres are vineyards. Walla Walla is located in the southeastern corner of Washington and it extends slightly into northeastern Oregon. It is named after the Walla Walla River Valley, and the city of Walla Walla is the commercial center of Washington’s wine industry. The city was founded in the 1840s by the Hudson’s Bay Company as a trading post, but as early as the 1850s farmers were planting grapes for winemaking. Prohibition shuttered winemaking in the early 20th century, but a winemaking renaissance started in the 1970s when Leonetti Cellars, still one of the state’s most acclaimed wineries, started producing acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon. Walla Walla’s AVA status was awarded in 1984 and today there are more than 100 wineries. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most frequently planted grape, followed by Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese Chardonnay and Viognier.