Assemblage: 100% Grenache Blanc, harvested from Quinn's block on October 2rd, 2024
Winemaker's Notes: Grenache Blanc is a slightly unsung grape from France and Spain. It is predominantly used in white blends and is widely planted in those regions but is quite rare in Washington. From a winemaking perspective it is an absolute joy to work with because it can be shaped into different styles of wine. This year we brought together barrel aging, barrel fermenting, and partial malolactic fermentation to create a perfectly balanced final wine that is both rich and bright and both fruity and herbaceous. Few grape varieties can manage to be so many things at once and we are very excited to share it with you this year.
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.