2021 “Le Tourbillon” Kiona Vineyard Cabernet Franc - Leah Jørgensen Cellars

Smile-inducingly bright and expressive bursts of wild mulberry, black raspberry, Morello cherry, and cranberry preserves highlight an irresistibly juicy and lively display abounding with riveting organic tones of mossy tree bark, tobacco, and green bell pepper. Notes of parsley, peppercorn, caraway seed, and dill further bolster non-fruit complexity with blasts of fresh herbal charms that play cohesively with pleasantly pungent floral wafts of rose petal and carnations. Mild earthy hints of iron and basalt gently reveal subtle reflections of terroir that are largely outshined by waves of spicy and spirited delight. Enchantingly vivacious and vibrant on the palate with a unique combination of prettiness and crunch; exhibiting a lean and restrained yet incredibly characterful presentation strongly reminiscent of classic old world winemaking. Medium bodied with mild tannin kept fresh by elevated acidity. This 2021 "Le Tourbillon" Kiona Vineyard Cabernet Franc by Leah Jørgensen Cellars is a spunky and savory red from Red Mountain. 

Although the small appellation of Red Mountain regularly puts out some of Washington's most rich and powerful wine, this picturesque region is also able to shape wines of incredible balance and finesse with the right combination of farming and winemaking. This bottling, crafted by Leah Jørgensen Cellars using Cabernet Franc sourced from the seminal Kiona Vineyard in Red Mountain, is a mesmerizing take on Washington terroir framed through a Loire-styled lens. This elegantly and intriguingly spills plenty of tart red and black fruits matched in intensity by delicious herbal qualities, pleasant vegetal notes, pretty florals, and just a hint of earthiness. It is a fresh and approachable wine perfectly ready to enjoy upon release, yet it should also cellar well for 3-5 years or more. Phenomenal.