Red

Ruby Leigh

Sparkman

Washington · Columbia Valley · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon · Cabernet Franc · Malbec
Country
United States
Region
Washington · Columbia Valley
Appellation
Washington / Columbia Valley / Washington
Alcohol
14.9%
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

Red meats · Game · Aged cheeses · Pasta with red sauce · Barbecue

Rated vintages

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 2013

  • 2012

  • 2011

    This is a Merlot-based blend, tightly wound, with tart berry fruit flavors. It gathers and concentrates into a dense, fruit-laden finish, streaked with espresso and dark chocolate. Though labeled simply Yakima Valley, it's all Red Mountain fruit, mostly from Klipsun.

  • 2010

    This is a Merlot-based, Bordeaux-style blend, with a leafy, herbal aspect that reflects the cooler vintage. It plays out broadly across the palate, with scents of violets and vanilla, and flavors of wild berry and light herb.