Tamarack Cellars 'Ciel du Cheval Vineyard' Grenache 2020

Single-vineyard Red Mountain Grenache — Washington State's most powerful AVA producing something unexpectedly delicate.

Ciel du Cheval is one of Red Mountain's most celebrated vineyard sites — a south-facing slope of ancient basalt and sandy loam that pushes every variety grown here to its expressive limit. Grenache from this address is a revelation: the warmth and intensity of Red Mountain tempered by the variety's natural elegance, producing a wine of dusty spice, bright red fruit, and silky texture that defies the appellation's reputation for power.

Tasting Notes
Tart, bright red fruit on the nose — cherry and raspberry — with dusty notes of clove and orange zest adding intrigue. On the palate, cranberry and McIntosh apple with dusty tannins, beechwood, and a gentle cinnamon spice that carries through to the finish.

The Finish
Dusty and gently spiced — light on its feet, with a lingering warmth that speaks to the Red Mountain terroir without overwhelming the variety's natural grace.