Upcoming shipment:
Your September FRIENDS+FAMILY Club shipment includes our 2022 F+F PCS Blend, 2022 Merlot, and 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon. If you need to update your shipping preference, shipping address or payment information, you can do that through your member portal. Need more than you signed up for? Who doesn’t! Once the order is created you can log in to add-on!
Dates to note:
Wednesday, August 14 - orders created
Wednesday, August 21 - last day to make changes for Seattle pick-up party
Sunday, August 25 - Seattle Release Party
Wednesday, August 28 - last day to make changes for shipped orders
Wednesday, September 4 - orders will process
Monday, September 9 - We will begin to pack and ship orders, weather permitting. Most likely, WA/OR/ID will ship first.
PICK-UP ORDERS: You can pick up orders in the tasting room just about any time during this process or if you’re in the Seattle area, join us for the release party on Sunday, August 25. Free to members- all you need to do is RSVP!
SHIPPED ORDERS: We should be good this time of year, but we’ll still be closely monitoring weather conditions to ensure your package will arrive safely. You will receive tracking updates once your package has left our facility.
Thank you in advance for your patience! Don’t hesitate to drop us a line if you have any questions or need anything!
Here is the nitty gritty on the wine:
2022 F+F PCS BLEND:
Blend: 38% Syrah, 25% Malbec, 15% Tempranillo, 12% Mourvedre, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot
Vineyards: Portteus, Schmidt, Marcela
Barrel Aging: 19 months- 100% French (25% new, 45% 1-2 use, 30% neutral)
Production: 152 cases
Pairs Well With: A grill and the summer’s bounty. A lightweight fleece. Sunsets around a fire pit with Friends + Family.
Drink By Date: 2036
2022 Merlot:
Blend: 94% Merlot, 4% Tempranillo, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards: Copeland, Schmidt, Portteus
Barrel Aging: 21 months- 87% French, 11% American, 2% Russian (21% new, 25% 1-2 use, 54% neutral)
Production: 2600 cases
Pairs Well With: A proper carbonara. A makeshift carbonara. Followed by a flourless chocolate torte. Or chocolate chips.
Drink By Date: 2032
2022 Cabernet sauvignon:
Blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot
Vineyards: Copeland, Schmidt, Portteus
Barrel Aging: 19 months- 91% French, 9% American (22% new, 20% 1-2 use, 58% neutral)
Production: 2900 cases
Pairs Well With: Alison Roman’s garlic and red wine braised short ribs served on polenta with lightly dressed greens.
Drink By Date: 2034