MikeL's Guide to WA Wineries
E. B. Foote Winery
The Wines: (Fall 1997)
Whites:
- 1996 Chardonnay:
Winemaker says: Rich an buttery with vanilla, butterscoth, and a hint
of citrus. A complex wine with a full mouthfeel and long finish.
Varietal: Chardonnay;
Appellation: Columbia Valley;
Vineyards: Conner Lee, Muncey Park;
Blend: 68% Conner Lee, 32% Muncey Park;
TA: 0.78 g/100ml, pH: 3.29, Alc., 13.4%; RS: 0.08%;
Harvest: 22-Sep-1996, 5-Oct-96;
Cases produced: 165;
Bottled: 5-Aug-1997;
Released: 7-Nov-1996.
Reds:
- 1995 Merlot:
Winemaker says: Bright and appealing with generous cherry and currant
flavors, overlaid with a light spicy oak.
Varietal: Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc;
Appellation: Columbia Valley;
Vineyards: Conner Lee, Graves;
Blend: 90% Merlot (conner Lee), 5% Cabernet (Graves), 5% Cabernet Franc (Conner Lee);
cases produced: 181;
TA: 0.60 g/100ml, pH: 3.54, alcohol: 13.7%, 0.16%;
Harvest: 11-Oct-1995, 17-Oct-1995, 19-Oct-1995;
Bottled: 13-Jul-1996;
Released: 7-Nov-1997.
- 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve:
Winemaker says: Intense, sharply focused cherry and raspberry flavors
with distinctive oak character. A long finish that blends all the
flavors together. Drink now or cellar for a year or two.
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon;
Vineyard: Graves;
Appellation: Columbia Valley;
Cases produced 128;
TA: 0.69 g/100ml, pH: 3.55, alcohol 13.7%, RS: 0.20%;
Harvest: 28-Sep-1994;
Bottled: 5-Jul-1997;
Released: 7-Nov-1997.
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