Goose Ridge “Vireo” is an estate-grown Washington red blend poured at Grappa in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Made by Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards in the Columbia Valley, the 2019 Vireo brings together Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot into a big, dark-fruited red. We feature it as a showcase of what Washington’s Columbia Valley can do at the high end.

About the Winery

Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery in Washington’s Columbia Valley, with vineyards planted on a south-facing slope adjacent to Red Mountain. The estate is known for meticulous viticulture and a lineup of concentrated, age-worthy reds. Vireo is one of its flagship estate blends.

Region & Grape

This wine is grown and bottled in the Columbia Valley of Washington State. The 2019 Vireo is an estate-grown blend led by Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It was aged 22 months in French oak, about half of it new, which adds structure and a layer of spice to the fruit.

Tasting Notes

Vireo delivers big dark fruit. Look for concentrated dark cherry, blackberry, and plum joined by accents of coffee, cocoa, and baking spice from its time in French oak. The palate is plush and full-bodied with firm structure and a long finish. It is generous but balanced.

What to Pair It With

Pair this structured red with our American Wagyu Steaks, Pappardelle Bolognese, or Lasagna. Browse the full dine-in menu for more pairings.

How It’s Served at Grappa

Vireo is offered by the bottle at $110.

FAQ

Where is Goose Ridge Vireo from?

It is an estate-grown red blend from Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards in Washington’s Columbia Valley. The 2019 vintage is poured at Grappa in Queen Anne, Seattle.

What does Vireo taste like?

It shows big dark fruit, with dark cherry, blackberry, and plum alongside coffee, cocoa, and baking spice from 22 months in French oak. The palate is plush and full-bodied.

Is Vireo a dry wine?

Yes. It is a dry, full-bodied red blend led by Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It is rich and structured rather than sweet.

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