Dark ruby in color with aromas of black cherry, cedar, walnut, vanilla, licorice and cola, the 2008 Cuvee is medium bodied with light tannin and moderate acidity.

The Edgefield Winery is located at the mouth of the Columbia River Gorge at McMenamins Edgefield on the site of the historic 1911 Multnomah County Poor Farm.  The soft structure of our "blend of the Red Shed" reflects the unique character of the Southern Rhone Valley varietals from which it is blended.  This year's blend is composed of 38% Grenache, 32% Syrah, 10% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tempranillo, 5% Cinsaut, 5% Viognier.