2022
Avennia Estate Red Wine Magnum
Our estate red wine represents the great possibilities when an entire vineyard is at hand. Each vintage, precise fermentation and blending efforts result in a unique and complex wine that showcases our special site.
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
"This unique wine boasts aromas of boysenberry, black plum, mocha powder, cigar humidor, and crushed pink peppercorns. The Red Mountain character shines on the palate, with dusty red and black currant reduction, plum cordial, tea leaves, cacao nibs, ground light roast espresso, dried cheatgrass, and river minerals. This opens up over time, promising a long life ahead. Drink 2028-2040." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
"This unique wine boasts aromas of boysenberry, black plum, mocha powder, cigar humidor, and crushed pink peppercorns. The Red Mountain character shines on the palate, with dusty red and black currant reduction, plum cordial, tea leaves, cacao nibs, ground light roast espresso, dried cheatgrass, and river minerals. This opens up over time, promising a long life ahead. Drink 2028-2040." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker
Wine Details
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Appellation
Red Mountain
Harvest Date
AVA: Red Mountain
Sugar
Blend: 42% Cabernet Franc, 38% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Acid
Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation. Aged 20 months in 62% new French oak. Bottled unfined, unfiltered.
pH
Cases: 202
Aging
Retail: $190
Bottling Date
Vineyard: Avennia Estate
Alcohol %
14.6
Awards & Accolades
Awards
97 points, International Wine Report
"The 2022 Avennia Estate Red Wine is an intricately structured blend of 42% Cabernet Franc, 38% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 20 months in 62% new French oak. It immediately captivates with an aromatic profile of wild blackberry, red currant, and crushed violets, intertwined with nuances of fresh sage, black olive, and crushed stone. On the palate, this Red Mountain beauty delivers remarkable depth, showcasing a core of dark plum, mountain sage, and hints of iron-laced earth. The texture is both powerful and refined, with gripping yet polished tannins that underscore its structure. Swirling in the glass reveals additional layers of cedar spice, dark chocolate, and a whisper of smoked herbs, adding to its complexity. The wine’s mineral-driven backbone is unmistakable, reflecting the intensity of its terroir while maintaining impeccable balance. Better in 2026. A tad over 200 cases produced. Highly recommended and editor’s choice." - Jeremy Young