Cellar Beast Grand Mélange 2022

ABV: 14.6

ML: 750

AVA: Red Mountain, WA

Oaking/Aging: Aged meticulously in a balance of new and neutral French Oak barrels to enhance its rich flavor profile.

Awards:

Silver at the 2024 Sommeliers Challenge

Silver at the 2023 Great American Wine International Competition

Premium Terroir: Grapes sourced from the renowned Scootney Flats Vineyard in Red Mountain, WA.

Balanced Complexity: This harmonious Right Bank Bordeaux-style blend offers depth and elegance.

Cellar-Worthy – Structured tannins and balanced acidity make this wine ideal for aging.

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Truffled Beef Tenderloin – Earthy truffle notes and succulent beef create a luxurious pairing.

Slow-Cooked Lamb Stew – The richness of the wine enhances the deep, savory flavors of slow-braised lamb.

Dark Chocolate Desserts – A bold and delightful contrast with the wine’s fruit and spice notes.

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Winemaker: Mark Pagliaro

Winemaker's Notes: The Grand Mélange is Cellar Beasts expression of the Right Bank Bordeaux style, meaning Merlot dominated and supported by a few of the other traditional Bordeaux varieties. Consulting Winemaker Mark Pagliaro leads this program with utmost attention to detail and capturing perfect balance in every vintage. The primary Merlot fruit for this wine hail from the Scooteney Flats Vineyard around 650ft above sea level in the Red Mountain AVA. This is not bashful or fruit forward Merlot. It is a powerful yet elegant expression of balance in big red varieties from one of the best AVA's on the west.