2022 Métis Red Blend
A complex red blend of the finest varietals from the Walla Walla Valley, this bottling celebrates the Métis heritage of Founder Jim Bernau's fourth great grandmother Catherine "Kitty" Umfreville Pambrun who worked with her husband Pierre Chrysologue Pambrun to lead Fort Nez Percés in Walla Walla, ushering in a time of peace to the trading post and Columbia Basin.
New Release Special:
Now through Sunday, April 20th, enjoy an additional 5% savings on 6+ bottles of 2022 Métis
On the Nose: A complex blend of varietals from the Walla Walla Valley, the wine opens with warm aromas of Himalayan blackberry, fig, nutmeg and cinnamon.
On the Palate: Deep fruit flavors of ripe pomegranate, blackcurrant and cigar box notes are complemented by fresh acidity for a lingering finish.
Food pairings: Enjoy with rich red meat dishes like pan-seared steak with mushrooms and venison with berry sauce, wood-fired pizza and dark chocolate desserts.
Blend: 42% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec
New release special: Offer ends 4/20/25 at 11:59 pm pt. Promotional savings of 15% savings on purchases of 6-11 bottles, 20% savings on purchases of 12+ bottles and savings of 25% and 30% for active club members and Owners respectively will automatically be applied at checkout. Owners and active club members, please log into your account using your primary email address to receive your savings. Substitutions are not allowed on this offer. Offer applies only to the 2022 Métis red blend purchased through Willamette Valley Vineyards directly. Offer cannot be combined with any additional discounts or specials. Offer subject to change without notice.
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At this time, we cannot ship this wine to the following states:
RI, IN, MS, NH, NJ, UT, WV
Limitations apply to: AL, AR, DE, LA and WY
"Wines made with consideration for the environment, employees and community simply taste better."
Jim Bernau, Founder/Winegrower
Métis is a special red blend dedicated to the offspring of the indigenous people of North America and early European trappers and traders. The Métis played a critical role in the peaceful interaction between European trading companies and settlers. They later became a powerful cultural and political force within Canada during the nineteenth century for the rights of First Americans.
Jim Bernau’s fourth great grandmother Katherine (Kitty) Pambrun operated the Nez Perce Hudson’s Bay trading post near Walla Walla with her husband Pierre, the Chief Factor from 1832-1841 ushering in a time of peace and commerce in the Columbia Basin. Katherine’s mother was Cree from Quebec. Jim’s third great grandmother, Mary McKenzie was also Métis, her mother being Iroquoian and father explorer and trapper Donald McKenzie after which the river in Eugene Oregon is named. Mary died in childbirth and her daughter Louisa Pambrun was raised by her grandmother Katherine at Fort Vancouver after Pierre died from internal injuries when his horse suddenly reared, startled by a white granite rock (glacial erratic) on his way to their garden. Narcissus Whitman cared for Pierre during Pierre’s final six days in the Whitman cabin. Katherine and Louisa moved with John McLaughlin to Oregon City. Louisa, Jim’s second great grandmother, later married Billy Carter and homesteaded Ribbon Ridge.
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