2021 Ruby Leigh Merlot Blend
Tasting notes
2021 Ruby Leigh sports spicy aromas of baking spice, blackberries, vanilla, and sweet oak leading to delicious flavors of black cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate, and cedar. Silky tannins lead to a long, elegant finish. Absolutely beautiful now, this wine is built for a long and remarkable life.
Food pairing:Chinese-style crispy duck pancakes, Gouda and quinoa stuffed roasted red peppers
Movie pairing: Mary Poppins, the original
FOUNDERS’ NOTES
Ruby Leigh is one of the Three Original Wines, and has, since its inception in 2004, been driven by merlot and cabernet franc, supported by malbec and cabernet sauvignon. Like our daughter, each vintage of Ruby Leigh is a classic, lovely and vibrant in its youth and undoubtedly astounding in its evolution.
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal Composition | 56% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Franc, 11% Malbec, 11% Petit Verdot |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Olsen, Weinbau, Discovery, Sagemoor |
| Acid | 0.53 g/100mL |
| PH | 3.81 |
| Aging | 89% new French oak |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 216 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
"The really good 2021 Sparkman ‘Ruby Leigh’ Red Wine is mainly Merlot (56%) with smaller parts Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Sagebrush and chocolate notes mingle well with wild blackberry and shades of black licorice on the nose. The palate is smooth and soft with a good sense of finesse. Drink 2025-2035"
93 points Owen Bargreen
"A juicy, fruit-forward red with ripe dark berries, dried sage, spices and wet-earth undertones. Firm and lightly tight on the medium- to full-bodied palate, with a dry, chalky finish. Drink or hold."
92 points James Suckling
