2023 Nero d'Avola

Winemaking Insight from 6,000 Miles Away: Sicily and Washington couldn't be more different - Mediterranean vs. Pacific Northwest - yet both regions prove the same fundamental truth about great wine.

The Problem: Most people think great wine is about copying famous regions or following established rules, missing the real secret behind exceptional bottles.

What We Learned: It's not about replicating Tuscany or Bordeaux - it's about embracing what makes your region unique. Sicily succeeds with Nero d'Avola because they work with their distinct terroir, not against it.

How This Changes Our Approach: Instead of trying to bring Sicily to Washington, we're exploring how grapes like Nero d'Avola express themselves in our completely different Pacific Northwest environment. The result captures the grape's essence while gaining our regional signature.

The Sicilian Connection: This philosophy even extends to their pairing wisdom - "what grows together, goes together." It's why their Nero d'Avola works with everything from citrus-marinated seafood to robust roasted meats. Our Washington version maintains that same food-friendly versatility.

[Discover how Washington terroir transforms this ancient grape]