At a glance

Producer

Hiyu Wine Farm

Region

Columbia Gorge AVA, Oregon, USA

Grape variety

Bordeaux-style Red Blend

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$35-$50

Tasting profile

Notes of dark cherry, blackcurrant, cedar, and earth with hints of spice and minerality.

Evolution: Expected to develop tertiary notes of leather, forest floor, and more complex spice over 5-10 years.

At peak: Balanced integration of fruit, earth, and oak characteristics with smooth tannins and vibrant acidity.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-plus acidity providing freshness and aging potential

Tannins

Medium to firm, well-integrated

Alcohol

Approximately 13.5%-14%

Aging potential

10-15 years depending on cellar conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2030

Optimal window

2023 to 2033

Current status

Approaching optimal drinkability

Current condition

The 2021 vintage is developing nicely with good structure and freshness.

The favorable vintage combined with balanced tannin and acidity allows this wine to evolve gracefully over the next decade, revealing complexity and elegance with bottle aging.

Food pairing

Pairs well with grilled lamb, roasted game, mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (30-60 minutes) — To soften tannins and allow aromatic expression

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Practices organic and biodynamic farming with significant emphasis on ecosystem health, water conservation, solar and vineyard energy efficiency, and minimal intervention winemaking.

Hiyu Wine Farm is recognized for their commitment to sustainability through biodynamic certifications, habitat restoration projects, water stewardship in a dry region, and renewable energy use, representing a leading model of environmental responsibility in Oregon's wine industry.