Airfield Estates – ‘Dauntless’ Red
United States
Washington
Wine
Red
The Facts
Origins United States > Washington
Appellation Yakima Valley
Varietal Red Blend
Cepage 62% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Winemaking 48hr cold-soak for full extraction at beginning of fermentation; stored on lees with twice daily battonage for 5 months
Aging 100% French Oak (30% new) for 18 months
Alcohol Content 14.1 %
Production 869 cases
Serendipity Markets California, Texas
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The Character
Tasting Notes This Right Bank Bordeaux-style blend is framed with firm tannins and a full-bodied mouthfeel revealing layers of cherry and blackcurrant accented by notes of anise, vanilla and toasted oak.
Overall Dark & layered
Mouthfeel Full-bodied with firm tannins
Aromas Cherries & black currant accented by anise, vanilla & toasted oak
Selling Point Estate-grown, serious Bordeaux-style blend
Pairings Beef Wellington, Turkey & Dressing, Stroganoff, Brie
Sustainability Sustainable In Practice
The Story
This Right-Bank Bordeaux-style wine is 100% Estate Grown
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About Airfield Estates
Brand Story
Airfield Estates has a deeply rooted history that traces back to 1907 when our founder and great-grandfather, H. Lloyd Miller, pioneered to the northwest settling in Sunnyside, Washington. ] By 1920, H. Lloyd had acquired the site where our estate vineyard is located today. Our father, Mike Miller, joined the family farm in 1974. He became highly involved in wine grape production.
Brand Story
Airfield Estates has a deeply rooted history that traces back to 1907 when our founder and great-grandfather, H. Lloyd Miller, pioneered to the northwest settling in Sunnyside, Washington. ] By 1920, H. Lloyd had acquired the site where our estate vineyard is located today. Our father, Mike Miller, joined the family farm in 1974. He became highly involved in wine grape production.
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