Walla Walla icon Chris Figgins has done it again. One of the outstanding talents of the Pacific Northwest, also making great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Chris Figgins took over for his father at Leonetti back in 2002 which created quite a stir. We are all very glad that he did, as Chris has had incredible success at his family winery. It is no surprise that Chris wanted another project. From what was originally a wheat farm, the 32 acre Figgins Estate Vineyard was first planted in 2004 and plays host to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Originally Figgins Estate only made two wines each year, a Riesling and a Red Blend and they now produce their ‘Figlia’ as a tribute to Chris’s two daughters. The ‘Figlia’ really showcases the magic of Petit Verdot, a varietal that when done right can truly rival anything in the state. The Figgins Estate Vineyard is an incredible property that has sweeping views of the the Walla Walla Valley. Set at 1750 feet this great vineyard experiences massive diurnal shifts. The first vintage was 2008 and the wines from the vineyard just get better and better.
I adored the 2018 Figgins Family ‘Figlia’ Red Wine (OB, 96) which is unlike anything made in the state with its incredible power and herbal tones from the Petit Verdot. This is a dense, hedonistic monster of a wine that needs a lot of air before enjoying. Learn more about these beautiful wines at http://www.figginswine.com Here are the stunning new wines by Figgins Estate.
2018 FIGGINS ‘Figlia’ Red Wine- Literally translated as ‘daughter’ in Italian, the 2018 ‘Figlia’ is a seductive blend of Petit Verdot and Merlot all sourced from the Figgins Estate Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley. Aged in French oak for 23 months before bottling, this inky colored wine shows classic green bell pepper tones from the Petit Verdot, alongside pencil lead, blackberry coulis and creme de cassis tones that all meld in the glass. The palate is deep and inviting, with a massive degree of concentration but plenty of bright, mouth-watering acidity. Layers of blueberry pie, blackberry compote, mocha, creosote and exotic spices come together on the palate. The novelty here is really impressive. Intense and evocative, this is like nothing made in Washington State. Gorgeous in its youth, be sure to give the 2018 ‘Figlia’ a two hour decant if savoring in its infancy. Drink 2021-2040- 96