COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Syrah, Merlot, Malbec
PRODUCER
Subsoil
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Subsoil is a private label producer focusing on red wines exclusively from the Horse Heaven Hills AVA in Washington State. The winemaker, Jeremy Santo, crafts blends that showcase the unique terroir of this region. Horse Heaven Hills is renowned as one of Washington's warmer AVAs, characterized by its loamy soils and significant diurnal temperature shifts. This environment is ideal for cultivating concentrated and rich fruit, while simultaneously allowing the grapes to retain a vibrant, fresh acidity. The Subsoil Red Blend exemplifies this balance, offering a compelling expression of its origin.
ALCOHOL
14.1%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Subsoil focuses exclusively on red wines from the Horse Heaven Hills AVA.
Fact 02
Grapes are double-sorted by hand, both in the vineyard and at the winery.
Fact 03
The wine is fermented with whole berries, not crushed, for gentle extraction.
Fact 04
The 2017 vintage was rated "Excellent" by Great Northwest Wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Subsoil Red Blend begins with meticulous vineyard management, employing sustainable farming practices. Grapes are double-sorted, first in the vineyard and then again at the winery, ensuring only the highest quality fruit proceeds. To preserve whole-berry integrity and delicate aromatics, the fruit is not crushed. Individual lots are fermented in stainless steel tanks, with twice-daily pump-overs used for gentle extraction of color and tannins. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 12 months of aging in a combination of French and American oak barrels, with approximately 35% new oak and 65% neutral, contributing complexity and structure without overpowering the fruit.
