2019 Sangiovese
Tasting notes
Aromas of fresh red berries - raspberry and cherry. Leather and black pepper add highlights. Bright red fruits continue on the palate with smooth but earthy tannins. Chunky acidity is rustic and attractive. Old-world style.
II like to pick Sangiovese at moderate brix (23-24B) before acidity starts to drop out of the grapes. I appreciate the high-acid nature of the variety and what it c an bring to the cellar as a blending component or as a stand-alone wine. Pressing is also done relatively early - to preserve the fresh fruit character of the wine. Fermented in 1.5T fermenters with preferred yeast strains. Pressed before dryness after only 10 days on skins. Aged for 10 months in neutral oak.
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Multiple |
| Harvest Date | 10/01/2019 |
| Acid | .75 |
| PH | 3.47 |
| Residual Sugar | 0 |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 08/04/2020 |
| Cases Produced | 184 |
Waving Tree Vineyard, Columbia Valley WA
Gunkel Vineyards, Columbia Valley WA
Peter Cushman was born and raised in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine country. After earning a degree in biology and chemistry at the University of Oregon in 2009, he decided to follow in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps, becoming a third generation winemaker. Cushman moved to Hood River to assist his father at Viento, the family winery, situated in the promising Columbia Gorge wine region.
Cushman utilizes methods learned from nearly a decade of making wine in the Columbia Gorge, for some of the regions premier vineyards and wineries. Focusing on locally grown grapes and a natural, mindful approach to winemaking. Cushman has received worthy recognition from critics, including multiple gold medals and 90+ point –rated wines.
Peter joined Jacob Williams in 2017. With his experience and love for wine, as well as his young spirit, he brings a wonderful new and exciting energy to our team.
Cushman and his wife Sarah live in the Hood River valley with their daughter Marcela, and son Felix.
