2018 Butch's Blend The Gabbro
Milbrandt
Butch red blends, hand-selected by Washington State wine pioneer Butch Milbrandt, are blends named after soils created by cataclysmic ice age events (The Gabbro, La Scorie, Lunar Maria, and The Cratonic are all soon to be released!). The journey of these ancient soils during the Missoula Floods led to the unparalleled quality found in the region’s family-owned vineyards today.The Gabbro is an Italian blend inspired by the aromatic, ruby-red harmonies of Sangiovese, Primitivo, and Barbera grapes.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Blend
Harvest Date
October 2018
Acid
6
pH
3.53
Aging
100% aged in barrique and puncheon oak. 34% new French oak for 23 months
Bottling Date
August 2020
Tannin
Firm
Alcohol %
15
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Toasted rye bread. Bright bing cherry, with a black cherry finish. Notes of raspberry jam entangle on your taste buds with hints of vanilla bean, caramel, wild berries, and the aroma of tanned leather.
43% Sangiovese, 28% Primitivo, 21% Barbera, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard Notes
Sourced from the Northridge Vineyard and the Doebler Vineyard.
Food Pairing Notes
Creamy butternut squash pasta with a spicy pork Italian sausage, fresh parsley, and fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Product Reviews
Jonathan
(May 23, 2024 at 3:54 PM)
Such a menagerie of flavor and aromas. Tried this wine with the food pairing suggestion. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Well done.
Carlos
(Jun 2, 2024 at 1:26 PM)
This blend manages to achieve a balance where the varietals stand out and complement each other. A sip of this is an experience of flavor where one gets to start on the vibrant flavor of the Sangiovese which then steps up to the bright peppery Primitivo. To complete this fantastic trip the Barbera takes you home with a rich fruity smooth finish.