Assemblage: 50% Viognier from Rose's Block and 50% Roussanne from Lanie's Block; handpicked on October 1, 2024
Winemakers Notes: Rhône variety white blends can have the unique combination of freshness and richness at the same time. We have discovered the secret to capturing that unique quality at Dineen Vineyards is by fermenting our Roussanne and Viognier together in equal parts. We fermented it this year in a combination of standard 225 liter barrels and large format 500 liter barrels to create additional complexity. Each barrel becomes a unique expression, and when we bring them all back together before bottling, the result is a complex combination of fruit and spice with richness that provides nearly endless food pairing options.
Vintage Notes: The headline of the 2024 growing season in Washington was a significant freeze event in January that devastated many vineyards. Fortunately, Dineen Vineyards' vines escaped damage thanks to our elevation and south-facing slope, which allowed the cold air to drain and protected the vines. After pruning, a cool spring delayed bud break and bloom. Our Summer weather was largely unremarkable aside from a heat spike in July, which pushed Growing Degree Days (GDD) back to normal and allowed on time ripening (véraison). Milder temperatures through September and October provided for extended hang time, fostering slow and balanced ripening.
Acclaim:
Owen Bargreen: The 2024 Dineen ‘Condriesque’ White Wine delivers passion fruit and peaches on the palate, with a smooth mouthfeel. This is smooth throughout the drinking experience and is best enjoyed over the next few years. Drink 2025-2030 91 pts