2007 Helix Sangiovese

Columbia Valley

Technical Information2007 Helix Sangiovese | Stillwater Creek Vineyard | Columbia Valley

 

Vineyards
Stillwater Creek Vineyard
Blend
100% Sangiovese
Cooperage
53% French, 34% Russian, 13% American  (0% new)
Bottled June 2009
pH 3.44
Total acidity .65 g/100ml
Cases Produced 568

Tasting Notes
Lively acidity is a hallmark of Sangiovese and this wine has it. Acidity in a red wine often makes for a good food wine. In addition to going well with just about any tomato based food, the subtle rare-meat “fleshiness” and aged beef jerky flavors make this a perfect wine with flank steak. Fruit expressions of concentrated sour cherry, plum and pomegranate become accentuated as the wine opens up. The palate finishes with lingering cherry notes and a hug from a medium tannin structure.

-Chuck Reininger, Winemaker

Price: $29.00/750ml bottle
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