Latah Creek Ellena's Sangiovese 2022

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Latah Creek Ellena's Sangiovese 2022
Latah Creek Ellena's Sangiovese 2022

After a visit to Italy, Mike and Ellena came home in love with Chiantis. The light, everyday-style of this wine appealed to them because of its easy drinking and versatile food pairing. Upon returning home, Mike was able to find Sangiovese grapes (the main grape in Italian Chiantis) in the Wahluke Slope AVA, one of his favorite red wine growing regions. This wine quickly became not only a staff favorite and an Ellena favorite, but a customer favorite as well. This is why it was so devastating when Latah Creek’s vines were destroyed with a deep freeze in 2010. Over 10 years later, one of Natalie’s grape growers called with an opportunity.  They had an excess in the fields, but the grapes were originally harvested for a Rosé.  Mike and Natalie were pleasantly surprised by the abundant fruitiness and saw the potential for a delightful everyday red wine.  The lower sugar, higher acid levels, and lower tannins resulted in a lighter style Sangiovese, brimming with vibrant berry notes.  It is a perfect choice for those seeking a fresh and fruity, yet dry, red wine for casual enjoyment.

Natalie’s Tasting Notes

My Dad and I titled this wine for my Mom as it is her absolute favorite varietal! She loves its everyday drink-ability, versatile food pairing, and of course, her tuscan memories.  Upon pouring, the air fills with earthy aromas, subtle oak notes, and tart cherry scents.  With each sip, the palate is treated to delicious flavors of bing cherry, oak vanillin, and a hint of spice that lingers.

Food Pairing

Enjoy this wine with meats, grilled vegetables, and classic Italian red sauce pastas, such as Ellena’s Fabulous Spaghetti Sauce recipe available online or in her latest cookbook.

 

Vintage

2022

 

Varietal Composition

95% Sangiovese
5% Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Appellation

Wahluke Slope

 

Vineyard

Michael Vineyard

 

Harvest Date

October 28, 2022

 

Aging

8 months in 100% new French and American oak

 

Residual Sugar

0.1%

 

Alcohol

13.0%

 

Bottling Date

November 7, 2023

 

Cases Produced

249

Vintage2022
VarietalSangiovese
Varietal Composition100% Sangiovese
AppellationWahluke Slope
VineyardMichael Vineyards
Harvest Date11/02/2022
Sugar23.9
Acid0.69
PH3.39
Aging12 months in 100% new French and American oak
Fermentationfull primary and secondary
Residual Sugar0.0%
Alcohol12.50%
Volume750 ml
Bottling Date11/07/2023

Mike Conway and Natalie Conway-Barnes

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