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
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