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Tenet Wines (4) 750ml Package

Name of Winery: Tenet Wines

Bottle Size: 750ml

Number of Bottles: 12

Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Head Winemaker Bob Bertheau and his Washington team, along with Rhône valley collaborators, winemaker Michel Gassier and enology consultant Philippe Cambie, have combined their experience to produce two wines: Tenet GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre) and The Pundit Syrah. Philippe and Michel provide expertise and use local techniques honed through centuries of experience with Rhône grapes in their birthplace, while the Chateau Ste. Michelle team provides expert knowledge of Washington fruit and the best in modern winemaking techniques. The combination of the two approaches produces wines that are balanced and vibrant and have a true sense of place. The goal is to break the old paradigms and have people look at Syrah and other Rhône varieties in a new light, leaving old prejudices behind. They share the strong belief (or “tenet”) that Syrah and its Rhône brethren can thrive in the Columbia Valley.

In addition, Gassier has crafted a companion wine, Le Fervent, from the Costières de Nîmes AOC of the Rhône Valley. Offering wines from both regions, the aim is to show their respective character and their common excellence.

This collection features (4)-750ml bottles each:

Tenet Wines 2013 “Tenet” GSM Columbia Valley
Tenet GSM is a Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre blend made in the traditional style of the Southern Rhône. Sourced from some of the oldest and most renowned vineyards in Washington state’s Columbia Valley, Tenet is a wine of elegance and finesse, reflecting the terroir of its origin. Superb crimson color with bluish hues. Deep and complex nose exhibiting wild strawberries and raspberry jam with blueberry accents. Rich and velvety, with complex flavors of blond tobacco, white pepper, clove and star anise. Great concentration of very fine tannins, giving this wine tremendous length and great aging potential. 95 points – The Wine Advocate

Tenet Wines 2013 “The Pundit” Syrah Columbia Valley
The Pundit expresses finesse and balance, uniting a traditional Rhône style with all the attitude of the great Columbia Valley wines. You’ll never look at Syrah the same way again. Dark color with bright ruby highlights. Intense nose of dark cherry, cocoa, vanilla and hints of black truffles. The mouth feel is unctuous, with flavors of candied plum, cherry pie and vanilla. The finish is soft and seamless. 91 points – The Wine Advocate

Tenet Wines 2013 “Le Fervent” Syrah Costières de Nîmes AOC
A fresh, mineral-driven Syrah from the Rhône Valley’s most southern appellation, Costières de Nîmes. Almost black with reddish hues. The nose is both complex and intense, of black plum, china ink, blood orange and hints of pencil lead. A very fresh and vibrant wine with flavors of blueberry, boysenberry liquor and garrigue, underlined by hints of toast and cocoa. It is framed by refined tannins and good acidity. 89 points – The Wine Advocate

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