Pierre is blend of 52% syrah and 48% cabernet sauvignon from the McKinley Springs Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills, an up-and-coming appellation recently carved out of the huge Columbia Valley AVA. Named for Alexis’ father, Pierre is also a tribute to a humble vin de pays they shared on their first date. 

The combination of cab and syrah has never been one that I've been fond of, though the Australians certainly do a good job with it. To me, syrah and cab are so themselves that it doesn't work to put them in the same bottle. It's like telling two Type As to defer to each other. And when I got a sample of Pierre from the Pouillons, I thought that it would probably be well made, but I didn't anticipate telling them I loved it. So much for assumptions made by former wine writers!

The 2007 Pierre seamlessly integrates a bold kirsch-like texture with notes of cherry, tobacco and dusty earth. Pair it with burgers and other grilled fare.

375 cases produced

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