"Sassontino 10 Year Release", Casanova della Spinetta [wood] 2008 Bottle:1 North by Northwest was founded

North by Northwest was founded in 2005 by the King family with the vision to handcraft varietally pure wines from the finest vineyards in Walla Walla Valley and Columbia Valley AVAs

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Red cherry and plum aromas with spicy floral and subtle oak lead to a rich mouthful of fruit flavors and velvety tannins with vibrant acidity and berry fruit on the finish

Juicy fruit flavors pop upon entry and are followed by layered notes of cedar

"Sassontino 10 Year Release", Casanova della Spinetta [wood] 2008 Bottle:1 North by Northwest was foundedA single vineyard blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Colorino from Casanova, Terricciola, aged in new, medium toasted French oak tonneaux (500L) for 12 14 months. After the wood has imparted its flavors, the wine is transferred to stainless steel vats for 3 months before bottling, then left to age in the cellar for another 3 4 months before release.