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2022 Reciprocity

2022 Reciprocity

$32.00 USD
$32.00 USD
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Wine Fact: Most winemakers blend to let one grape dominate. We gave Carmenère and Cabernet Franc exactly equal voice - 50/50 in our 2022 Reciprocity.

 

The Problem: The wine world obsesses over 'hero grapes' - but what's the point of blending if one grape just bullies the other into submission?

 

What We Did: Instead of following tired traditions, we let these so-called 'supporting players' share center stage equally.

 

The Result: Like any great marriage, we had to ask the hard questions first. 'Is this a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury?' Every sip of Reciprocity is our answer - proof that true partnership creates something neither could achieve alone.

 

Why "Reciprocity": The give and take between these grapes reminded us of a reciprocal relationship - like what a marriage should be. Both grapes give as much as they take, creating perfect balance.

 

Think: French elegance meets Washington boldness - where neither has to win because both get to shine.

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Reciprocity: A Philosophy in Equal Parts

In wine, most blends allow one grape to dominate. But what happens when two varieties meet as equals? Carmenère and Cabernet Franc, both with roots in Bordeaux, both spent lifetimes in obscurity, find their perfect partnership in Washington's Columbia Valley. This is Reciprocity: a 50/50 blend that celebrates balance over dominance, where the give and take mirrors what a great relationship should be. It's Old World grapes with New World freedom, a philosophy in equal parts, and a wine that welcomes the beautiful uncertainty of trying something no one else can duplicate.

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