JB Neufeld Yakima Valley Red Blend 2022
Justin Neufeld received his degree in Microbiology from the University of Washington, where he met his wife, Brooke. After graduation they returned to Justin’s hometown in the Yakima Valley to spend their days making wine. Together they launched their own wine brand, JB Neufeld, in 2008. Justin had been making wine for over 15 years for other wineries, loving it, and JB Neufeld was a passion project on the side. Eventually Justin decided to make JB Neufeld not just a passion project but his only project, and he is happily no longer making wine for anyone but himself.
All of JB Neufeld wines are from the Yakima Valley AVA in Washington State. Their goal is to create wines with a sense of place.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal Composition | 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc |
| Appellation | Yakima Valley |
| Alcohol | 14.30% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Washington |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Fruity and exuberant, this $20 bottling of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and the remainder Cabernet Franc with 20% whole cluster, it's an excellent bottle that you can't go wrong with: bright bubblegum aromas and fresh blueberries alongside whispers of violet and lavender. The palate offers gobs of red and black fruits and a surprising degree of freshness. There's a structure that belies the price point and gives a sense of the wine's provenance with fruit from Elephant Mountain and Dineen Vineyards going into this wine. Delightful and undeniably delicious. - Decanter, 92 pts
