2017 Inspiration Blend - Awen Winecraft

Gooey passionfruit, beeswax, poached pear. Lemon drop, island flowers, wet stone. Guava and pineapple slices meet candied apricot and sugary perfume. Fully ripe but somehow not the least bit sweet. Like a tropical fruit salad drizzled in fresh honey on a Sunday afternoon. This 2017 Inspiration Blend by Awen Winecraft is a fine Southern Oregonian delight.

When people think of Oregon wine they think of the Willamette Valley. Few realize that there is high quality wine being produced in unique microclimates throughout the state. The Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon has recently emerged as a region of tremendous potential and is starting to gain recognition. Due to its warm dry climate Rhone varietals in particular thrive here. This wine, composed of a blend of Roussane, Marsanne, Vionier, and Grenache Blanc perfectly encompasses the strengths of this unique area. Its got all the delicious fruity ripeness of the Southern Rhone complete with the distinct stony minerality and refreshing acidity. What a pleasant surprise it is to discover fantastic wine from a new and exciting region you've never tried before.