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Avennia Valery Red Blend
Avennia
United States - Washington - Columbia Valley

Valery is named for the patron saint of wine in the St. Emilion region that inspired it.
We started with old vine Merlot from a stony block in the heart of the Yakima Valley and added complex, aromatic Cabernet Franc from the Horse Heaven Hills. The result is a balanced, complex wine with the elegance and ethereal perfume that this blend of two of Washington's best varietals are known for.

"This is a dark-hued and large-scaled vintage for Valery, with deep dark red fruits—black cherry and plum--thyme, bay leaf, bittersweet chocolate, licorice, and crushed stone. Exceptionally rich and seamless on the palate, with a silky texture, tons of dark cherry and currant coulis, tobacco, anise seed, and crushed herbs that carry on through the finish. Despite the depth on the palate, a lively acidity really keeps this wine well balanced and food-friendly. Like all of the 2018s, this will have a long life ahead in the cellar. Drink 2023-2035." - Chris Peterson, Winemaker

Specifications
Appellation
Columbia Valley
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
89% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc
Vinification
Native yeast, 28% new French oak, aged 20 months
Bottled unfined, unfiltered.
Production
210 (9-liter cases)

Reviews and News

2018 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 94 PTS - JD

2018 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 94 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"The Merlot-dominated 2018 Valery (there's 11% Cabernet Franc) comes from two great vineyards, Boushey and Champoux, and spent 20 months in 28% new French oak. Deep ruby/plum-hued, with a great nose of black cherries, plums, dried herbs, and violets, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a round, expansive texture, soft tannins, and a great finish. This ripe, plump, sexy Merlot has loads of character and will keep for a decade. It has a certain Pomerol-like elegance, and I’m a fan."

- Jeb Dunnuck (May 2021), 94 pts

2018 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 93 PTS - WE
2016 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 93 PTS - JD
2016 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 PTS - WA
2016 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 + PTS - VINOUS
2016 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 91 PTS - Cellar Selection - WE
2015 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92+ PTS - JD
2014 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 94 PTS - WA
2014 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 PTS - WE
2014 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92 PTS - VINOUS
2013 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92+ PTS - VINOUS
2013 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 90-92 PTS - WA
2012 Avennia Valery Red Blend Columbia Valley - 92+ PTS - WA

Producer Information: Avennia

Marty Taucher and Chris Peterson (Seattle Magazine’s 2017 Winemaker of the Year and International Wine Report's 2023 Washington State Winemaker of the Year) got together in 2009, at first only ...
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