COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
House of Smith
REGION
Washington
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Substance VC Klein BX Blend 2016 is a red wine from the Columbia Valley, Washington, USA, specifically from the Walla Walla Valley appellation. It is a Bordeaux-style blend composed of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is produced by House of Smith, an independent winery founded by Charles Smith, known for its critical acclaim and high-scoring wines. The 2016 vintage benefited from favorable conditions influenced by an El Niño year. The wine was previously labeled as 'Super Substance'.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Formerly known as 'Super Substance'.
Fact 02
Part of a portfolio from a winemaker who started selling from his van.
Fact 03
Washington State's largest independent winemaker-owned winery.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Substance VC Klein BX Blend is crafted using a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The winemaking process involves careful fermentation to extract optimal color and tannins, contributing to the wine's full body and structured profile. Following fermentation, the wine is typically aged, likely in oak barrels, to develop complexity and soften its texture. The specific blend ratios are 41% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, and 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, chosen to create a balanced and cohesive final wine.
