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2020 Justine Magnum
2020

Justine Magnum

Southern Rhône-style Blend

Justine reflects our belief that Washington is capable of producing world class blends of grape varieties traditional to the Southern Rhône region of France. The name is inspired by one of the great heroines of recent literature, who also sprung from the imagination of the Mediterranean. Dark, seductive, complex, with a chasm of depth: The Justine is a great reflection of Avennia’s mission of expression, and Washington’s generous terroir.

 

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes
"Showing a medium-dark garnet color, this wine starts with a beautiful nose of dark raspberry, pomegranate, and orange zest, and desert herbs. The palate is seamless and complex, with dark red fruits, violets, licorice pastille, and wet clay. This wine always shows well on release, and can age for a decade plus in the cellar." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker
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$100.00
/ Magnum
SKU: 20JT1.5

Winemaker's Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes
"Showing a medium-dark garnet color, this wine starts with a beautiful nose of dark raspberry, pomegranate, and orange zest, and desert herbs. The palate is seamless and complex, with dark red fruits, violets, licorice pastille, and wet clay. This wine always shows well on release, and can age for a decade plus in the cellar." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Wine Details

Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah blend
Appellation
Yakima Valley
Harvest Date
AVA: Yakima Valley
Sugar
Blend: 60% Grenache, 23% Mourvèdre, 17% Syrah
Acid
Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation, 16 months in neutral French oak. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
pH
Cases: 320
Aging
Bottle: $40 | Magnum: $100
Fermentation
Release: September 2022
Bottling Date
Vineyards: Upland Vineyard Grenache, Kiona Heart of the Hill Mourvèdre, Oldfield Vineyard Syrah Clone 383
Alcohol %
14.8

Awards & Accolades

Awards
94 points, International Wine Report "Another stunning GMS blend from the winemaker Chris Petersen, this one checks in with 60% Grenache, 23% Mourvèdre, and 17% Syrah and is aged for 16 months in neutral French oak barrels and is bottled unfined and unfiltered. Light to medium neon ruby in the glass, with a watery rim, the nose is a bit shy to start. But after 5 minutes of air, be ready for lovely aromatics of candied red cherry, spiced red plum, dried poultry herbs, toasted black peppercorn, whole clove, crushed Spanish olives, and a hint of dried charcuterie. Crunchy tannins, lemony acidity, and a structured core deliver a very young wine that will be much better in 2024 or 2025." - Jeremy Young

Vintage Scores

Ratings
2020: 94 - International Wine Report; 93 - Owen Bargreen; 93 & Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast; 92 - Northwest Wine Report; 92 - Decanter 2019: 92 - James Suckling; 91 - Wine Enthusiast 2018: 96 & "Cellar Selection" - Wine Enthusiast; 95 - Owen Bargreen; 94 - Jeb Dunnuck 2017: 93 & Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast; 92 - Wine Advocate; 92 - Vinous; 91 - Jeb Dunnuck 2016: 92 - Jeb Dunnuck; 91 - Vinous; 91 & "Cellar Selection" - Wine Enthusiast 2015: 92 - Wine Advocate; 92 & Editors’ Choice - Wine Enthusiast; 92 - James Suckling; 91 - Jeb Dunnuck; 91 - Vinous 2014: 92 - Wine Advocate; 92 & Editors’ Choice - Wine Enthusiast; Vinous - 91 2013: 92 - Wine Advocate; 91 - Vinous; 91 - Wine Enthusiast 2012: 93 - Wine Enthusiast; 92 - Wine Advocate 2011: 92 - Wine Enthusiast; 91 - Wine Advocate; 91 - Vinous