2022 GSM
McKinley Springs & Angiolina's Farm, Columbia Valley AVA
Complex red fruit with broody black pepper and herbal notes coming through on the mid palate.
With the components in house, the winemaking team put in a solid effort looking for inspiring wines – tasting benchmarks from Washington, France (Chateauneuf du Pape), and Australia. Landing on a Grenache dominant blend happened almost immediately, with the final proportion coming together just before bottling.
Fermented in 1.5 Ton open-top tanks. Lots vinified separately, blended 6 weeks prior to bottling. 18 months in neutral barrels.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | GSM |
| Varietal Composition | Grenache (50%), Syrah (23%) Mouvedre (37%) |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley AVA |
| Vineyard | McKinley Springs Vineyard |
| Alcohol | 14.10% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/29/2024 |
| Cases Produced | 269 |
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.
