{"product_id":"avennia-valery-red-blend-2018","title":"Avennia Valery Red Blend 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAvennia Valery Red Blend is made from 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tValery is named for the patron saint of wine in the St. Emilion region that inspired it.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tWe started with old vine Merlot from a stony block in the heart of the Yakima Valley and added complex, aromatic Cabernet Franc from the Horse Heaven Hills. The result is a balanced, complex wine with the elegance and ethereal perfume that this blend of two of Washington’s best varietals are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe nose on this wine is very perfumed, almost exotic with notes of fresh violets, red plum, winter mint, fresh herbs and crushed limestone qualities. The palate is poised and balanced, with red fruits and mocha powder encapsulated in limestone. The finish lingers delicately, with the Cabernet Franc asserting a light tobacco and herb note, giving depth. A compelling wine that will continue to unwind for 7-10 years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Merlot-dominated 2018 Valery (there's 11% Cabernet Franc) comes from two great vineyards, Boushey and Champoux, and spent 20 months in 28% new French oak. Deep ruby\/plum-hued, with a great nose of black cherries, plums, dried herbs, and violets, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a round, expansive texture, soft tannins, and a great finish. This ripe, plump, sexy Merlot has loads of character and will keep for a decade. It has a certain Pomerol-like elegance, and I’m a fan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeb Dunnuck 94 Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avennia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949059764271,"sku":"W0EE327047BRL","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/avenniavalery_ceb96284-761d-4985-8227-169c51af7255.jpg?v=1771488747","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/avennia-valery-red-blend-2018","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}