Swick Wines Bring It Red Blend 2019

Bring It is Joe Swick's flagship red blend, sourced from organically farmed vineyards across two states: Oregon's Willamette Valley provides the Pinot Noir base, which contributes freshness and earthy cherry character, while fuller-bodied varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Graciano, Syrah, Nebbiolo, Mourvedre, Grenache, and Cabernet Franc come from higher-elevation sites in Washington's Yakima Valley, within the Columbia Valley AVA. The blend changes each vintage and is assembled from a barrel selection.

Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts and all grape varieties are fermented with stems included, except for the Cabernet Sauvignon. After fermentation, the wines age separately in used French oak barrels of 228 and 500 liter sizes for approximately 9 months before blending and bottling. A small dose of SO2 at bottling is the only addition made to this wine.

The goal with Bring It is a fuller-bodied red with enough fresh acidity to work across a range of foods and situations. The result is a medium-bodied, tart, and dry red that reflects Joe's preference for wines with acid and freshness rather than extraction and weight. Serve slightly chilled, around 58-62F.