2019 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 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 named after the gabbro rock. This rock is Gabbro is an igneous rock, with dark colors that is commonly found in the Wahluke Slope AVA soil composition. The Gabbro is an Italian blend inspired by the aromatic, ruby-red harmonies of some of Italy's most commonly used wine grapes.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Blend
Appellation
Columbia Valley AVA
pH
3.79
Aging
100% barrel aged for 36 months
Bottling Date
December 2022
Tannin
Velvety
Alcohol %
15
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Red and purple fruit. Slightly toasted dark rye bread. Vanilla bean paste lingers on the palate.
Vineyard Notes
Clifton, Doebler
Winemaker Notes
37% Sangiovese, 35% Grenache, 28% Nebbiolo
Food Pairing Notes
Authentic Italian alfredo pasta.