Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
This wine is their tribute to Rioja. So, they called this one "Tilting at Windmills"; which is a reference to Don Quixote. Tilting at Windmills is a blend of; 69% Grenache, 19% Syrah & 18% Cabernet. 40% new oak and 60% neutral. This wine was not racked and stayed on its lees until bottled. On the nose, minty, florals and soft fruits of; blackberries, blueberries, dark cherries, touch of rich dark, earth and dark fresh florals. The palate matches everything in the nose but add strawberries. The body is M & the tannins are M+. Mint really shines on the long finish. The acidity is soft, gentle and mouthwatering. The finish is; long, leaner in body & beautifully elegant.
This wine is their tribute to Rioja. So, they called this one "Tilting at Windmills"; which is a reference to Don Quixote. Tilting at Windmills is a blend of; 69% Grenache, 19% Syrah & 18% Cabernet. 40% new oak and 60% neutral. This wine was not racked and stayed on its lees until bottled. On the nose, minty, florals and soft fruits of; blackberries, blueberries, dark cherries, touch of rich dark, earth and dark fresh florals. The palate matches everything in the nose but add strawberries. The body is M & the tannins are M+. Mint really shines on the long finish. The acidity is soft, gentle and mouthwatering. The finish is; long, leaner in body & beautifully elegant.
Aug 18th, 2017
Grenache definitely came through on this one. The smoke on the pork belly I paired this with really brought out the Grenache. Always impressed with Rasa wines.
Grenache definitely came through on this one. The smoke on the pork belly I paired this with really brought out the Grenache. Always impressed with Rasa wines.
Nov 26th, 2017
Booze and fruit bomb, dense dark fruit, viscous mouthfeel
Booze and fruit bomb, dense dark fruit, viscous mouthfeel
Feb 8th, 2015
