{"title":"WeatherEye Vineyards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you haven't heard the story: Cameron Myhrvold along with Ryan Johnson of Force Majeure farm the top of Red Mountain, an area well above the viticultural elevation limit where fierce winds, extreme temperature, and solid basalt subsoil had for years caused even the most curious viticultural minds in Washington State to consider it \"unplantable.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey planted at 4,000 vines per acre making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eWeatherEye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the most densely planted vineyard in the United States (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etied with Cayuse's Bionic Vineyard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) - This allowed vines to self-shade and manage heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the mountain's crest they sheltered single vines by stacking basalt rocks in \"igloo\" type formations (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ehave a look online and you'll see that this absolutely necessary creative pivot loosely resembles the approach used in the Canary Islands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll native vegetation between rows were left untouched for maximum biological diversity and \"garrigue\" contribution via root uptake, with 3,000 lavender bushes planted for added effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sheridan-merlot-1","title":"2021 WeatherEye Raven's Share Red Blend","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e36% Cabernet Franc | 35% Cabernet Sauvignon | 29% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table_component\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Red Mountain homage to the Right Bank leads with aromas of blackcap raspberries and grape hyacinth that are flanked by bits of graphite and rosemary. Bittersweet dark chocolate duels with black cherries, citrus and black tea for flavor supremacy. — Michael Alberty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table_component\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e96\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Right Bank-themed release from this talented team, the 2021 The Raven's Share checks in as close to one-third each of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, aged in 60% new French oak. Red and black currants, bouquet garni, chocolate, iron, and cedar pencil are just some of its nuances, and it's rockingly good on the palate, with a voluptuous, round, full-bodied mouthfeel as well as polished ripe tannins. This is one sexy Red Mountain Bordeaux Blend that will unquestionably put a smile on your face any time over the coming 10-12 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lorbert Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47817956884712,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/4901\/8807\/files\/Weathereye_Red.webp?v=1785865872"},{"product_id":"2021-weathereye-estate-cabernet","title":"2021 WeatherEye Estate Cabernet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"table_component\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points International Wine Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dark, brooding purple and blue core with a lighter purple garnet rim in the glass. A wine that needs time in the glass to really shine, it started off with notes of crushed blackberries, cassis, cedary herbs, pencil shavings, scraped vanilla bean, ground peppercorn, and sweet spice. Aggressive tannins need some time to soften, but even now, it’s drinking beautifully with the mouthwatering acidity and layered texture that hits the palate and doesn’t let go. Bravo! Highly recommended and editor’s choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e97+ Points Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLastly, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a deep purple\/plum hue and has textbook Red Mountain Cabernet notes of red and black currants, spicy wood, savory herbs, and freshly sharpened pencils. A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc aged in 75% new French oak, it reminds me of a great vintage of Léoville Las Cases with its inward, regal, tannic style. It’s certainly not for the instant gratification crowd, and it's going to need 4-6 years, if not more, to shed some tannins, but this is clearly loaded with potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points Vinous Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon WeatherEye Estate opens with a balsamic tinge, mixing enriching notes of plum sauce, grilled herbs and crushed raspberries. It's round and supple, with juicy acidity propelling masses of dark red fruits. The 2021 tapers off crunchy and long, leaving a primary staining of wild berries, and fine-grained tannins that promise many years of positive development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table_component\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lorbert Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48849368252648,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/4901\/8807\/files\/Weathereye_Cab.webp?v=1785866093"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/4901\/8807\/collections\/Weathereye_LOGO_White_LR.png?v=1786032496","url":"https:\/\/shop.claytonwinehouse.com\/collections\/weathereye-vineyards.oembed","provider":"Clayton Winehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}