Angel Vine Primitivo 09

2008 Vintage Tasting Notes

Sourced from two vineyards (Coyote Canyon and Stone Tree). Same bold flavors of fantastic dried cherry flavors, exotic spice, along with a bit more complexity due to multiple sources.

Raspberry/plum/earth nose; in the mouth you're met by gregarious red fruits (berry, cherry, plum) with suggestions of roast coffee/earth; not spicy. Forward fruit gives way to a crisp, balanced finish. - the winemaker

A legal dispute with another winery led to a change from the winery's first name, "Three Angels" to "Angel Vine".

2007 Vintage Tasting Notes

Cherry, strawberry and rhubarb scents mingle as the Three Angels Primitivo Coyote Canyon 07 is poured. Flavors of fresh cherries and earth finish with concentrated plum and dark fruit notes. Pair with bold dishes made with tomatoes, black olives and capers. Drink now through 2011.

Primitivo is a genetic equivalent to Zinfandel, but it is quite different in taste. The Three Angels 2007 Primitivo reminds us of the pure flavors and character exhibited by the Primitivo based wines produced from Puglia (Italy's heel) with less rustic elements.

Only 83 cases produced.

Usually harvested at the end of September. 100% Horse Heaven Hills (i.e., hot days/cold nights, arid windy growing conditions) harvested on September 25 at a Brix of 24.6 degrees and a pH of 3.47.

Vineyard sources for fruit: 100% Coyote Canyon Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills (1,200 acre vineyard managed by Mike Andrews located on the badlands north of the Columbia River and Canoe Ridge).