Red Blend
G3 is a tribute to the three generations of the Monson family to have farmed in the Columbia Valley for more than a century.
Tasting Notes
This G3 Red Blend is a complex and captivating wine showing rich and layered aromas, with bold black brambly fruit that’s accented by spicy pepper and a touch of earthy baked clay. On the palate, the wine is lively and fresh, with wild red berry flavors of strawberry and redcurrant that shine through. A subtle touch of toasted oak sweetness adds richness to the mid palate, while the wine finishes long and wild, with a core of ripe, brambly fruit that lingers on the palate.
Vineyards
100% Columbia Valley, Estate-Grown Fruit. The fruit for this wine was sourced from many of the premier blocks of the estate.
Goose Ridge Estate Winery is certified by Sustainable WA, a 3rd party sustainability program for Washington grape growers. Sustainable WA is a framework of best management practices that focus on the three pillars of sustainability; environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability. Goose Ridge was one of the first to gain the certification.
Winemaking
The wine’s extraction was managed during fermentation to create a balance of color, structure, and flavor. Malolactic fermentation on oak smoothed and softened the wine. The wine matured for 16 months in barrels (with 25% new oak). This new world blend of traditional Bordeaux and Rhone varieties was carefully assembled to create an expressive wine full of exotic flavor.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2021
- Alcohol:
- 14.1%
- Region:
- Columbia Valley, Washington
- PH:
- 3.91
- Varietals:
- 70% Syrah, 19% Mourvèdre, 7% Merlot, 4% Grenache
- TA:
- 6.6G/L
Accolades
Best Buy
What a beautifully balanced Merlot-dominated blend. The wine's blueberry, basil and lavender aromas are like a cocktail that coaxes you to dance all night. The after-party consists of blackcap raspberry, black pepper, lemon and cedar flavors.Downloads
