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2013 Avennia Valery

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December 25, 2022 - $23

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RATINGS

92The Wine Advocate

Medium to full-bodied, rounded and elegant...terrific notes of plums, black cherries, leafy herbs and a touch of forest floor-like aromas and flavors. Beautifully balanced, elegant and fine...

92+ Stephen Tanzer

Lovely mineral lift to the aromas of cassis, kirsch, violet, mocha and black pepper...sexy sweetness but also lovely clarity to its dark berry and clove flavors. Finishes with a rich note of bitter chocolate and excellent length.

91Wine Spectator

Firm, broad and brimming with minerally character that wends through rich blackberry and cherry flavors, finishing with hints of cocoa and pepper.

91Wine Enthusiast

Initially brooding raspberry compote, graphite and dried herb aromas are followed by supple, tart fruit and coffee flavors that sail on the finish. The balance is impeccable.

REGION

United States, Washington, Columbia Valley

Columbia Valley AVA is larger than some states. At 18,000 square miles, or 11 million acres, the appellation covers almost half of Washington State and a small part of Oregon on the south side of the Columbia River. Established in 1984, Columbia Valley contains numerous sub appellations within its boundaries, including Yakima Valley AVA and Walla Walla AVA, both large and important wine districts. Columbia Valley AVA, generally called the Columbia Basin by Pacific Northwesterners, is in the Columbia River Plateau, and the AVA also includes a section of northeastern Oregon. There are dozens of microclimates within this appellation of about 7,000 vineyard acres. Many kinds of grapes are grown in the Columbia Valley, though the principal grapes planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Syrah, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Eastern Washington experiences very hot summers and cold winters, and the northern latitude means that Washington vineyards receive several more hours of sun in the summer than California vineyards. Grapes in Washington therefore have time to develop significant tannins and overall ripeness.