Wine:  2009 “Royale” Red Blend

I think I’ll refer to Jon Bonné, from the SF Chronicle, with his review: “Napa native Travis Scarborough is now solo at his Tukwila winery, and his Merlot-rich Royale is one of the best Washington blends to appear in a while – the sort of wine that redeems your faith in Merlot, with its heady tea, jasmine and bayberry accents.”  Couldn’t agree more.  Just one thing to add:  this wine is going fast, so I recommend adding this to your collection.

Blend:  32% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Petit Verdot

Cases Produced:    367

Barrel Program:      100%French Oak, 55% new

Aging:                    24 months

Merlot Vineyards:
Klipsun Vineyard, Red Mountain
Wallula (The Benches), Horse Heaven Hills
Two Blondes, Yakima Valley (or Rattlesnakes Hills)

Cabernet Franc Vineyards:
Dineen Vineyard, Yakima Valley
Two Blondes, Yakima Valley
Meek Vineyards, Yakima Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyards:
Klipsun Vineyard, Red Mountain
Two Blondes, Yakima Valley (or Rattlesnakes Hills)
Boushey Vineyard, Yakima Valley

Petit Verdot Vineyards:
Meek Vineyard, Yakima Valley, Benton City
Dineen Vineyard, Yakima Valley