Tillie Claret : Big, fruity, bargain priced Bordeaux blend from a new winery located on one of the oldest farms on Ribbon Ridge in the Willamette Valley. A blend of estate grown and Washington Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. A bargain priced drink now, lush and satisfying big red for summer grilling and sipping. Very popular with all wine drinkers.
Not currently available to order.
May be out of stock or sold out. Inquire at 541-752-7418 or store@avalonwine.com
Detailed Info, Previous Vintage Notes, Reviews:
Avalon tasting note: The story behind this winery is almost as intriguing as this total bargain priced Bordeaux blend. The winery is in the heart of the Ribbon Ridge, nestled between Bergstrom and Brick House, just down the road from Penner Ash and Beaux Freres. The Looney family live on Darlene's family farm, one of the oldest in the area. Ed and Darlene recently planted this vineyard and have just released two wines. Tillie is their Red blend.
When Ed came by the store early this year to see what we thought about the wine, Marcus called me as soon as he left and said - "we've got to get this wine". It wasn't labeled, Ed had just brought it by to see what we thought, so we couldn't buy it, but we kept remembering the wine and worrying that we'd miss out. Then Ed showed up at the store one day, and here we are. YOW!
We mostly sell this wine at our store, as local customers grab it up as soon as it comes in. It's a big, fruity, blend of estate grown and Washington Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. It's ready to drink now, a lush and satisfying big red for summer grilling and sipping. It has a great balance of succulent, lavish black fruit, fine tannins, and an exuberant, lively finish. Everybody likes this wine, then they see the price, and they LOVE it.
