Airfield Estates
"Lone Birch" - 2022 Red Blend

Smooth and medium-bodied, it features layers of black cherry, plum, and fresh fig with undertones of smoked vanilla, baker’s chocolate, white pepper, and seared beechwood.

In Washington State, 2022 was a roller coaster of a vintage. Although the winter was mild, it stretched into spring, accompanied by early frost periods and wintry conditions in April. The cooler spring caused significant delays in bud break, pushing the vintage several weeks behind the norm for Washington State. To ensure a ripe harvest, we employed techniques such as reducing clusters per vine and increasing sun exposure. By mid-July, temperatures began to rise leading to rapid growth. The hot late summer combined with a warm fall (one of the warmest falls in Washington State’s history) extended the growing season, allowing the grapes to reach optimal ripeness. Despite the nearly three-week delay compared to a typical Washington State harvest, there were no fall frost events, providing the grapes with ample hangtime on the vines and achieving exceptional ripeness with delightful flavors. This 2022 vintage showcases abundant fruit aromas, ripe flavors, balanced acidity, and gentle tannins.