Named for Edgefield’s fabled mascot, the 2008 Black Rabbit Red is a smooth and spicy blend composed of classic Bordeaux varietals with a Pacific Northwest twist. The wine is violet in color with ripe red fruit aromas of cherry and raspberry preserves complemented by rich notes of graham cracker, vanilla and cinnamon. Dry with bright red fruit flavors on the palate, this vintage is full in body, with moderate tannins and acidity.

The Edgefield Winery is located at the mouth of the Columbia River Gorge at historic McMenamins Edgefield, site of the former Multnomah County Poor Farm (ca. 1911). Black Rabbit Red is primarily composed of classic Bordeaux varietals, namely 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 20% Pinot Noir, 3% Syrah and 2% Zinfandel.

“What’s with the bunny?,” guests always want to know. During Edgefield’s early days of crumbling buildings and overgrown gardens, a group of McMenamins folk was standing in the midst of the madness, trying to imagine the property’s future. Talk stopped as a black rabbit came hopping down the hill, scampering past them before disappearing into its hole. Inspiration struck -- since that moment, McMenamins has tried to convey a “down-the-rabbit-hole” vibe, where the whimsical and the unexpected come together. The black rabbit now appears as one of our signature icons throughout our properties.