This excellent USA Washington State wine comprises grapes from the prestigious Red Mountain AVA terroir. Wines from this region have their own distinct character and the use of neutral aged barrels by winemaker Sarah allows the fruit to express itself beautifully. Collectivino is the first to import this wonderful wine to the UK. Christophe Hedges calls this wine of grapes indigenous to Portugal "a taste of things to come", as the estate experiments with different varietals better suited to the warming climate. 

Tasting Notes

An explosion of mixed berries with quite a bit of raspberry and blackberry is followed up by savory herbs, spice, vanilla and a touch of earth and turmeric. This is a racy wine with a lot of pleasant up-front acid, a chewy mid-palate and a long impactful finish.

Food pairing

This gorgeous gem is remarkably versatile for food pairing. It'll work particularly well with barbecued meats and burgers, grilled vegetables, and sauce-rich beef, lamb, pork, duck, and eggplant or lentil dishes. 

About the vineyard & winemaker 

Hedges is an authentic family business, run by some seriously good people, making some seriously good wine, based in the Columbia Valley in Washington State, USA. Co-founder Martin visited the family in September 2022. Find out what he learned and why he fell in love here. 

Sustainability Rating: 3* (Pioneer)

These guys are serious about farming their land with consideration and respect for the planet and are pioneering a new way to farm grapes and produce wine sustainably. Find out more here. 

The full low-down:

Full Name:Hedges Family Souzao Tinta CaoProducer:Hedges Family EstateWinemaker:Sarah Hedges-GoedhartCountry:USARegion:Washington StateAppellation:Red Mountain AVAColour:RedVintage:2018Grapes:Souzao Tinta Cao
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Certifications:BiodynamicProduction:Closure:Natural cork & waxEstate Ageing:100% barrel aged in a mixture of French and American oakCellaring:Ready to drink now, but will develop further over 5-10 yearsAccolades:A range of Sarah Hedges Goedhart's wines are served in Michelin starred restaurantsCollectivino Sustainability Rating:Pioneer (***)Visited by:Collectivino co-founder Martin (2022)