Nxnw - North By Northwest Red Blend 2013

Smooth and round entrance. Lush ripe fruit and well-integrated tannins dominate the mid-palate. The finish shows subtle earth characters behind the fruit with solid length.89 Points - Wine Spectator - "Fresh and vital, with juicy blackberry, plum and savory spice aromas and flavors that trail enticingly into the vivid finish. Drink now through 2019."North by Northwest represents wines made from inland grape growing appellations of the Columbia River Basin of Oregon and Washington. The NxNW winemakers have developed strong, creative relationships with growers and fellow winemakers in the Columbia River Appellation and throughout the northwest viticultural region - leading to this richly textured wine. NxNW is a unique lens for capturing the essence of terroir, the character of the people, and the quality of the wines from this great emerging winegrowing region.