2021 Hiyu Wine Farm 'Noctua' Columbia Gorge, USA La Spinona and the skin tannins are

and the skin tannins are not aggressive

and a lingering sweetness

much like 2021 Radian was

of which very little is new

2021 Hiyu Wine Farm 'Noctua' Columbia Gorge, USA La Spinona and the skin tannins areGrapes: A field blend of nearly 20 varieties, predominantly Prieto Picudo, Juan Garcia, Babosa Negro, and Touriga National. Vineyard: 0. 2 hectare parcel on a rolling plateau in the northeast corner of the farm exposed to wind and western sun. Winemakers note: The darkest and most powerful wine on our farm. The field is planted to a set of rare and exotic Spanish and Portuguese cultivars. We planted this parcel with the aim of making deep,