RUAH is a red produced by Desert Wind Vineyard in Wahluke Slope, Wahluke Slope, United States. Made from Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Tempranillo, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Wahluke Slope
Region: Wahluke Slope
Country: United States
Grapes: Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Tempranillo, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
RUAH is Desert Wind's proprietary estate red blend, co-fermenting eight varieties from their Wahluke Slope vineyard — black cherry fruit with a Mediterranean medley of olive, rosemary and thyme.
Serving: Serve at 15–17 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Merlot Heritage Series — Desert Wind Vineyard, Wahluke Slope
- Petit Verdot — Desert Wind Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
- Tempranillo — Desert Wind Vineyard, Wahluke Slope
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- Kvine Wahluke Slope Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon — Kirkland Signature, Wahluke Slope
Frequently asked questions
Where is RUAH from?
RUAH is produced by Desert Wind Vineyard in Wahluke Slope, Wahluke Slope, United States.
What grapes are in RUAH?
RUAH is a blend of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère, Tempranillo, Malbec and Petit Verdot.