2024 Irene

just a little bit

14.3 % ABV

Irene is a seductive blend of 37.5% Cabernet Sauvignon from the sun-drenched slopes of Weinbau Vineyard, 37.5% Malbec from 39-year-old vines at Gamache Vineyard, and 25% Merlot from the iconic Bacchus Vineyard—all nestled within Washington’s White Bluffs and Wahluke Slope AVAs. The nose is graceful and alluring, with delicate floral notes entwined with ripe berry aromatics that beckon the first sip. On the palate, a plush, round mouthfeel carries vibrant layers of blueberry, black cherry, and blackberry, seamlessly woven with honey, caramel, and vanilla from French oak aging. A subtle thread of spice adds intrigue, leading to a lingering finish of roasted chocolate that deepens with every sip. Unfiltered and expressive, Irene is a wine of elegance and depth—drinking beautifully now yet structured to evolve gracefully over the next 10 to 12 years. It’s a wine that whispers, then insists “just a little bit” more.

The Blend

 

Gamache Vineyard, White Bluff AVA

37.5% Malbec Blk 9

Bacchus Vineyard, White Bluffs AVA

25% Merlot

Weinbau Vineyard, Wahluke Slope AVA

40% Cabernet Sauvignon

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