Opened in 2018, Echolands vineyard is situated within the Walla Walla AVA (American Viticultural Space), which resides throughout the bigger Columbia Valley AVA in Washington State (and a little bit of Oregon). We had an opportunity to strive their Cab Franc, which was fairly good, and right this moment we take a crack at two further reds of their rising lineup. Let’s give them a strive.
2020 Echolands Rubrum – A Bordeaux mix, the wine is made with 40% Cabernet Franc, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, and three% Petit Verdot. This wine pours darkish, darkish purple within the glass. On each the nostril and palate, it reveals deep notes of juicy plum, blueberry, and cassis. There may be additionally a lightweight savory notice and a contact of mint. The wine has good construction, with beneficiant acidity and well-integrated tannins. A stunning, wealthy, but versatile crimson, this might pair properly with so many various dishes, and I believe I’d prefer to have it with a severe burger. A- / $39
2019 Echolands Syrah – Made with 98% Syrah, 2% Viognier. The nostril is light however complicated, with plum, gentle inexperienced pepper, mushroom, and, with a bit time, a contact of white pepper. The palate switches issues up. There’s plum, but it surely takes a backseat to an earthy, savory, umami notice. Mild tannins present a pleasant, silky mouthfeel. Medium acidity and a medium-long end full the expertise. The earthy notes have been a shock, and tasted blind, I might need guessed the wine’s origin was southern France. This wine would pair brilliantly with dishes like mushroom risotto or beef bourguignon. B+ / $40
2019 Echolands Syrah
$40
