Balboa Winery Mith Red, 2016 (Daisy)

A premium Bordeaux-style blend from veteran winemaker Tom Glase, featuring fruit from the prestigious Rocks District AVA's Eidolon Vineyard, showcasing the unique terroir of Walla Walla Valley.

Wine Specifications
- Producer: Balboa Winery
- Region: Walla Walla Valley
- Vineyards: 
  - Eidolon Vineyard (Rocks District)
  - Summit View Vineyard
- Blend:
  - 72% Cabernet Sauvignon
  - 16% Cabernet Franc
  - 12% Merlot
- Production: 445 cases
- Technical:
  - Alcohol: 14.5%
  - pH: 3.66
  - TA: 6.5 g/L
- Bottled: August 10, 2017

2015 Vintage Notes
- Warmest Washington vintage on record
- Early bud break
- Extended hang time
- Small berries
- Structured tannins
- Harvest: September 1 - October 5

Winemaking
- Hand harvested
- Early morning picks
- Small lot fermentation
- Manual punch downs
- 16 months aging
  - French oak (25% new)
- Cross flow filtration

Tasting Profile
- Appearance: Deep ruby, almost opaque
- Aroma: Amarena cherry, black plum, new leather, carob, cocoa powder, sun-baked hay
- Palate: Sweet black cherry, dark raspberry, chocolate-covered cherries
- Secondary Notes: Vanilla, sweet tobacco, baking spice
- Finish: Smooth tannins, lingering minerality

Drinking Window
- Now through 2026
- Perfect maturity
- Serving temperature: 60°F

Keywords: Balboa winery, Mith Red Wine, Walla Walla Valley, Rocks District, Bordeaux blend, Tom Glase, Eidolon Vineyard