2023 Rara Avis Grenache
The 2023 Rara Avis is a vibrant Yakima Valley blend that we have been crafting since 2006. This wine captures the essence of Washington Grenache.
Isenhower Cellars has produced Grenache since 2006. Our Rara Avis is composed of Grenache from Olsen & Tudor, Mourvèdre from Tudor, and Syrah from Francisca’s.The wine has aromas of cherry, plum, pomegranate, wet granite, damp earth, and hibiscus. The texture is medium weight and seamless through the wine. Lightly balanced, fresh, lively, bright red fruit flavors intermingle with damp earth & gravel. Enjoy through 2031
Fermentation:
100% hand-harvested, 100% destemmed with 25% of stems added back to the fermentation bin. Inoculated with a variety of organic yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomyces uvarum and Pichia kluyveri). Punched down three times daily. Pressed at dryness.
Élevage:
16 months in 300 and 500 liter used French oak barrels (AnA, Mercurery, & Remond). Racked once
INGREDIENTS & ADDITIONS: Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes, yeast, organic yeast nutrients, tartaric acid, French Oak, and minimally necessary sulfur dioxide.
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal | Grenache |
| Varietal Composition | 75% Grenache, 21% Mourvedre, 4% Syrah
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| Appellation | Yakima Valley |
| Vineyard | Olsen Ranch, RKP & Tudor |
| Acid | 4.9 g/L |
| PH | 3.86 |
| Residual Sugar | <0.1 g/l |
| Alcohol | 14.70% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 03/27/2025 |
| Cases Produced | 182 |
Olsen Ranch Vineyard
RKP Vineyard
Tudor Vineyard
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