Today we share one of the top producers of red wine in the Pacific Northwest. Liminal has taken the wine community by storm since its inception. All wines are sourced from the famed WeatherEye Vineyard (https://www.weathereyevineyard.com) which is set on a windswept ridgeline of Red Mountain in Washington State and is planted to 30 acres of Rhône, Bordeaux, and Spanish varieties. There is nothing like this in the state. The vineyard ranges from 950’ to 1410’ of elevation, and has extreme slopes and soils ranging from dune sand to fractured bedrock basalt. Ryan Johnson serves as vineyard manager, having previously managed the esteemed Ciel du Cheval Vineyard for 15 years. Ryan farms this vineyard meticulously and wines from this site have a very wild appearance from the sagebrush, rabbitbrush and yarrow as well as many other native plants that can be found amongst the vines.
The wines captivate the senses with the wild character from the underbrush and surrounding plants. I was enamored by the fall releases and the spring 2024 releases are nothing short of world-class. One of the outstanding Washington wines that I have tasted in the past year, the 2021 Liminal ‘Block 47’ Cabernet Sauvignon (OB, 98) is burly and bold with a terrific feeling of tension with every sip. This is simply irresistible wine that will surely captivate you with its stunning power and precision. Learn more at https://www.liminalwine.com Here are the beautiful new wines by Liminal Wines.
2021 Liminal ‘Block 16’ Syrah- Coming from the WeatherEye Vineyard, this 2021 Syrah stands very inky once in the glass. The aromatic density is flat out fabulous with yarrow, black rose petals, smoked brisket and shades of creme de violette. The palate is deep and concentrated with serious verve and viscosity. A total joy to consume now, this should live on for another fifteen years to come. Drink 2024-2039- 96
2021 Liminal ‘The Mountain Tower’ Red WIne- A new wine to the Liminal lineup, the 2021 ‘The Mountain Tower’ is a Cabernet Franc dominant wine (52%) with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and the reminder Merlot. The result is totally head-turning with a seamless texture and refined tannins that line a massive wall of black fruit flavors alongside Turkish coffee grounds and bitter dark chocolate shavings with herbal accents. Complex and delicious, this is drinking marvelously now and will live on for another twenty years. Drink 2024-2044- 96
2021 Liminal ‘Block 47’ Cabernet Sauvignon- Seriously good even now, the 2021 Liminal ‘Block 47’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterpiece made by winemaker Chris Peterson. On the nos this exudes class with outstanding aromatic complexity. Violets, sagebrush, loamy soils, espresso grounds and blueberry compote all mark the nose. The palate is big and burly with serious weight and underlying finesse. Loads of mouth-watering acidity greet you, as this is loaded with a opulent core of black and blue fruits, with graphite and Arabica bean flavors. A total stunner, give this about 30 minutes in the decanter if consuming now. Drink 2024-2046- 98