A crowd pleaser; the 2019 Ruah begins sweet and savory on the nose with raspberry jam, strawberry compote, anise, and tobacco leaf. Swirling brings fresh plums, red licorice, dried oregano, and hints of cassis. Very fresh and medium bodied, the mouthfeel showcases a combination of ripe red fruit and dried herb flavors, with notes of potpourri and rooibos tea. The mid-palate is round and creamy, with plenty sweetness, but without losing its freshness. A beautiful red blend that can be enjoyed now or in the next 6 years.
The Wahluke Slope AVA is located in south-central Washington and is considered one of the warmer regions in the state. Our 480-acre Desert Wind Estate Vineyard is south-facing, with a gradual two percent slope ranging from 800 to 1,000 feet in elevation. The deep, rocky soil allows for excellent drainage, stressing the vines and allowing focused energy on fruit production. The resulting wines are highly pigmented and have excellent tannin structure.
Winemaking
The 2019 growing season started off slow due to winter storms that lasted into February, but consistently warm and sunny days in the summer put growth back on track. The overall heat accumulation remained just above average for Washington. Overall, the 2019 vintage showcased a fairly typical vintage in the area, which is a good sign for the consistency and quality of the resulting wines. The 2019 Ruah is our proprietary red blend, comprised of varieties that were fermented separately, then blended and aged for 20 months in neutral French oak.
What’s Included
6x Desert Wind 2019 Ruah Estate Vineyard Red OR
12x Desert Wind 2019 Ruah Estate Vineyard Red
About The Winery
Winery: Desert Wind Winery
Owner: The Lawrence & Merkle Families
Location: Prosser, Washington
Desert Wind is an immersive wine, food, and entertainment destination in the heart of Washington Wine Country, dedicated to producing world-class wines that celebrate our estate vineyards in the Wahluke Slope AVA. Our southwest-inspired estate is perched on a bluff overlooking the Yakima River in Prosser, Washington, and boasts a large tasting room, overnight accommodations, light kitchen fare, spa services, and ample private event space. Desert Wind’s legacy and acclaimed wines are rooted in family and our sun soaked Wahluke Slope AVA estate vineyard. Our philosophy on winemaking is simple: Start with grapes that show terrific potential and craft smooth, friendly, world-class wines you can drink every day. We’ve grown a lot since our first vines were planted in 1993, but one thing remains the same - our commitment to creating experiences that bring people together.
@phendrick I have the 2018 vintage of this wine, and it is definitely not sweet at all from my recollection. I’m guessing the “sweet” mentioned is probably perceived “sweetness” or “jammy”-ness from the fruit.
2019 Desert Wind Ruah Red Blend
Tasting Notes
Specs
The Vineyard
Winemaking
What’s Included
OR
About The Winery
Warranty
90 days
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Oct 6 - Tuesday, Oct 7
I was hoping for dessert wine, not desert wind.
(a letter here, a letter there…)
What’s the residual sugar in this?
@phendrick I don’t think anyone drinks for their health (maybe to their health)
@phendrick I have the 2018 vintage of this wine, and it is definitely not sweet at all from my recollection. I’m guessing the “sweet” mentioned is probably perceived “sweetness” or “jammy”-ness from the fruit.
/showme bowling ball hitting wine bottles instead of pins
Movie reference - Sideways?
This deal blows.
I agree: whoever names foodstuffs should eat sand.
But yeah, from the first notes, it sounded like eating fruitcake… Which the second notes covers.
That being said, I could use some backup dessert wine. I just finished giving away my last rosé beakers from Meh/Casemates.
This wine is not sweet…see the lab rat notes and the final entry in the Casemates community when it was offered there:
https://casemates.com/forum/topics/desert-wind-ruah-red-blend-2