2016 Sandstorm Series Zephyr

The Desert Wind ‘Sandstorm Series’ is carefully crafted from the best lots of wine from each vintage, all sourced from Desert Wind Vineyard. The Zephyr is a Bordeaux-style red blend that features five of the traditional Bordeaux varieties. Each variety was fermented separately in open top bins and then blended and aged for 19 months in French oak, with 40% new barrels. The resulting wine is bold, yet elegant, with velvety tannins and intense notes of vanilla, caramel, cherry, blackberry, and black currant. 

96 points, Washington Tasting Room Magazine