Thick Skinned

Thick Skinned Red Mountain

Standing apart from the surrounding hills, Red Mountain’s southwest facing slopes encourage the grapes to ripen and develop their deep, dark skin color. It is during the fermentation process that these thick, sun-ripened skins reveal the distinctly lush textures and flavors locked inside. A Bordeaux style blend of bold character, Thick Skinned represents everything that Red Mountain has to offer.

Varieties

Cabernet

Sauvignon:60%

Malbec:33%

Petit Verdot:7%

Tech Info

Alcohol :14.4% Vol

Total Acidity :0.66%

Residual Sugar:0.01%

Availability

Size(s):750ml 8 60505 00040 6

Pack(s):750ml 6pk,

1.5L available

Soil:Windblown loess from the heart of Red Mountain’s southwest facing slopes.

Origin:Red Mountain, Washington.

Bouquet:Cocoa, sweet coconut, dark berry, vanilla and cherry fruit.

Taste:Bright cherry followed by chocolate with hints of caramel and toast.

Firm mouth-filling tannins coat the palate.

Food Pairing:Try with sausage and peppers or truffle risotto.

Separate handpicked lots from Kiona’s “Heart of the Hill” vineyard are fermented in 3-5 ton fermenters. Each varietal is barrel aged in 50% new French oak for 6 months prior to blending. The wine is then returned to barrel for an additional 12 months of barrel aging. After bottling the wine is given a minimum of 12 months bottle age before release.