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2018 Liminal Winery WeatherEye Vineyard GSM

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October 8, 2023 - $46

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RATINGS

94Jeb Dunnuck

...incredibly complex nose that includes lots of red and blue fruits, white pepper, and sandalwood as well as a medium to full-bodied, supple, seamless style on the palate.

93+ Stephen Tanzer

...scents of dark berries, licorice pastille and black pepper, with a hint of blueberry pie. Concentrated, pure flavors of crushed blueberry and blackberry convey lovely subtle spicy sweetness and a strong impression of energy... Finishes suavely tannic and long.

90+ The Wine Advocate

...bright red fruit with nuances of subtle blackberries...aromas of dusty cherry skin, dark plum and blackberry essence with subtle tones of black peppercorn and a dusty, rocky essence in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is tight on the palate with a dusty, mineral grip and lingers on the drawn-out finish.

REGION

United States, Washington, Yakima Valley, Red Mountain

Yakima Valley AVA was the first AVA created in Washington State. The valley, a 600,000-acre area in south central Washington, was granted AVA status in 1983. In 1984 Columbia Valley was given AVA status, and Yakima Valley was enclosed within the Columbia Valley AVA. Nevertheless, Yakima Valley remains home to the largest concentration of vineyards and wineries in the state. There are more than 60 wineries and some 16,000 vineyard acres, and nearly 40% of Washington wines are made with Yakima Valley grapes. The most frequently planted grape is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Winemaking here dates to 1869, when a winemaker from Alsace planted grape vines. Vineyard planting and wine production plodded along slowly until the early 1980s when numerous modern pioneers started making well-reviewed Yakima Valley wines. Some of the state’s newest, most closely watched appellations, including Red Mountain AVA and Horse Heaven Hills AVA, are contained within Yakima Valley.