<h1>2006 Two Vines Vineyard 10 Red Wine -- Columbia Crest Winery Shopping Cart</h1>
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-- <i>Red cherries, cola and strawberry flavors balance the fine acidity and a reveal a palate of sweet tannins. The flavors open up beautifully on the long, soft finish.</i>
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<p><b>Tasting Notes</b> <br />“Cherry and raspberry aromas unfold from the glass. Red cherries, cola and strawberry flavors balance the fine acidity and a reveal a palate of sweet tannins. The flavors open up beautifully on the long, soft finish.” -<em>Ray Einberger, Winemaker</em> </p>
<p><b>Growing Season</b> </p>
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<li>The 2006 growing season was marked by extreme weather patterns. Spring was wet and cooler than normal, followed by a long, dry and hot summer.</li>
<li>These factors contributed to excellent acid levels in the grapes, balanced canopies and small berries.</li>
<li>The warmer parts of the Horse Heaven Hills and Wahluke Slope saw early ripening and bold flavors from the high temperatures.</li>
<li>In cooler growing areas, later ripening prompted good acidity and flavor in white varietals, as well as good color, pronounced fruit flavors, and smooth tannins in reds.<br /></li>
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<p><b>Vineyards</b> </p>
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<li> Columbia Valley vineyards are seated east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean.</li>
<li>Just 6-8 inches of rainfall reach the growing region annually. Vineyards are 100% drip irrigated.</li>
<li>The soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns. </li>
<li>Vineyard 10 is the largest single estate vineyard in Washington state with some of the oldest vineyards in Columbia Valley. </li>
<li>The vineyard is situated along the banks of the Columbia River; this positioning is a unique feature that allows both white and red grapes to flourish.</li>
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<p><b>Vinification</b> </p>
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<li>Grapes were destemmed and crushed with 20% whole berries remaining, and inoculated to begin fermentation.</li>
<li>Fermentation lasted 6-10 days on the skins, with a twice-daily pump over regime to extract soft tannins.</li>
<li> Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steal tanks.</li>
<li>Some of the components of the final blend aged 12 - 14 months in French and American oak barrels.<br /></li>
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<p><b>Technical Data</b> </p>
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<li>Total acidity: 0.64 g/100ml</li>
<li>pH: 3.61</li>
<li>Alcohol: 13.3%</li>
<li>Blend: Syrah, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Barbera, Mouvedre, Dolcetto<br /></li>
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<li>SKU: 31092</li>
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