Saviah Cellars "The Jack" Red 2010

The Jack has aromas of raspberries, black cherries, plum and spices. Aged for ten months in 30% new American oak, this wine offers a mouthful of juicy fruit flavors and a long, smooth finish.

2009 Vintage Tasting Notes

It’s difficult to believe this Walla Walla winery launched its popular gaming-card label for bargain-priced red blend way back in 2003, but the Funks only recently began to roll it out for single variety bottlings. Indeed, it’s young and flush with fruitiness that hints at plums, marionberry and raspberry. The structure brings wonderful acidity and well-integrated chocolaty tannins. - Andy Perdue

2008 Vintage Tasting Notes

Aromas of black cherries, raspberries, plum and spices with a touch of oak. The layers of silky red and black fruit are framed with seamless tannins and a long beautiful finish. - the winery

- 88% Merlot - Seven Hills Vyd: Walla Walla Valley, Canoe Ridge Vyd and Preston Vyd: Columbia Valley. 12% Cabernet Sauvignon - Pepper Bridge Vyd: Walla Walla Valley, Candy Mountain: Columbia Valley - Aged in (30% new) American oak

A self-taught winemaker, Richard Funk has an extensive background in chemistry and microbiology. His science background complements his winemaking approach and his understanding of the critical processes involved in making exceptional wine. Richard also has a keen interest in soil science and has analyzed the soils of the Walla Walla valley extensively over the past twelve years allowing him to understand the important relationship between fruit quality and terroir.