William Church 2010 Bishop’s Blend Red (Columbia Valley (WA))

Country: US / Bishop’s Blend
Variety: Red Blend Washington
Winery: William Church / Columbia Valley (WA)

The Bishop’s Blend is the value bottling at William Church, and the wine that most varies from vintage to vintage. Despite a price bump, the value is still there. In this vintage it’s a five grape Bordeaux-style blend with a splash of Grenache as well. Initially silky and bursting with pretty red fruits, it moves into darker fruits as well, with cassis and black cherry. The balance is spot on.