Wild Thyme is now a blend of 97% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. 172 cases produced. Dense purple. Cherry blackberry and funk notes in nose. Blackberry flavor with length plus a touch of cherry. Saline, clove and black licorice notes in finish. Some tannins on finish. Restrained yet fruity, some aging potential
Wild Thyme is now a blend of 97% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. 172 cases produced. Dense purple. Cherry blackberry and funk notes in nose. Blackberry flavor with length plus a touch of cherry. Saline, clove and black licorice notes in finish. Some tannins on finish. Restrained yet fruity, some aging potential
Apr 5th, 20182013 FOI No. 11, Horse Heaven Hills. 83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense purple red. Cherry, cassis and mint notes in nose. Similar notes in mouth plus barrel smoke. Flavors mellow after 24 hours. Slight fine grain skin astringency and some seed bitterness on finish, slight sour veg aftertaste. Doesn't need additional aging, enjoy now.
2013 FOI No. 11, Horse Heaven Hills. 83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dense purple red. Cherry, cassis and mint notes in nose. Similar notes in mouth plus barrel smoke. Flavors mellow after 24 hours. Slight fine grain skin astringency and some seed bitterness on finish, slight sour veg aftertaste. Doesn't need additional aging, enjoy now.
Oct 16th, 2017
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
