2020 LITTLE SISTER
The new 2021 vintage of Little Sister is currently only available to DISSIDENT CLUB members.
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Tasting Notes
2020 Varietal Composition
98% Merlot
2% Petit Verdot
The 2020 Little Sister is a savory vintage with intense aromatics of oregano, sage, and rosemary layered over notes of pomegranate and cherry. The palate is full of earthy flavors reminiscent of a leafy forest floor with dark fruit flavors of black currants and olives layered over oak notes of leather and tobacco.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Merlot
Appellation
Red Mountain
Vineyard Designation
Quintessence, Red Willow
Aging
85% new French Oak, 15% used French Oak. 21 months in Barrel
Alcohol %
14.90
Winemaker Notes
The merlot for the 2020 Little Sister is a combination to two premium vineyards: Quintessence on Red Mountain and Red Willow in the upper Yakima Valley. The merlot from Quintessence was planted in 2011, on a south facing slope, in soils predominately consisting of fractured basalt and gravel with a light dusting of fine Loess. The merlot from Red Willow was planted in 1993 on a steep westerly facing slope, in soils that combine 16”-20” of gravel mixed with calcareous clay over volcanic pumice. A small amount of petit verdot from Quintessence vineyard was added to the wine and contributes subtle floral and spice notes to the blend.