{"product_id":"fontana-washington-state-yakima-red-blend","title":"Washington State Yakima Red Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold. Balanced. Beautifully Red.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a rich, flavourful journey with this \u003cstrong\u003eWashington State Yakima Red Blend style wine kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crafted for home winemakers and DIY beverage creators, this style captures the bold red wine character associated with Washington’s Yakima Valley, offering a smooth medley of \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry, plum, cherry, and dark berry\u003c\/strong\u003e flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith subtle hints of spice and floral complexity, this red blend style delivers a full-bodied profile, velvety texture, and lingering finish. Balanced fruit, smooth tannins, and rich depth make it an excellent choice for those who enjoy expressive red wines with structure, warmth, and easy-drinking elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavour Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washington State Yakima Red Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackberry, plum, cherry, dark berry, and ripe red fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, velvety, rich, and lingering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark fruit with subtle spice and gentle floral notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced and food-friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTannins:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and structured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with bold fruit character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar Wine Style References\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine style is similar in flavour direction to popular Washington red blends such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChateau Ste. Michelle Yakima Valley Red Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirfield Estates Dauntless Red Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Mountain Hidden Horse Red Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwen Roe Yakima Valley Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatthews Red Blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese wines are listed for flavour-style reference only and are not the same product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing and Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best enjoyed around 60–65°F \/ 15–18°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with grilled steak, roasted meats, barbecue, hearty pasta, mushroom dishes, and robust cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy young for bold fruit character or age according to your winemaking process for added depth and complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this \u003cstrong\u003eWashington State Yakima Red Blend Style Wine Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for home winemaking, DIY wine kits, red wine making, craft wine projects, dinner pairings, entertaining, gifting, wine collecting, and creating a bold red blend-style wine at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Use Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment and additional supplies are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the included wine kit instructions for fermentation, stabilization, clearing, and bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation time, tannin structure, flavour, and final character may vary depending on temperature, equipment, and process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore finished wine in a cool, dark place according to your winemaking instructions for best quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fontana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46396444115094,"sku":"ABC-CP-00969-EA","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/7667\/5222\/files\/61nFVqgES5S._SY879_57d2904a-c88c-4ca9-99f9-8648d59ca6c2.jpg?v=1779793438","url":"https:\/\/www.fontanawinekit.com\/products\/fontana-washington-state-yakima-red-blend","provider":"FONTANA WINE KITS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}