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Capital Call Cashflow Red Blend

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Cashflow
Red Blend
Red Mountain, Washington

MELLOW WINE STYLE

Aromas of cherry and blackberry, then highlights of white pepper. Bold cherry/currant jam flavors followed by a hint of allspice, with a through note of minerality. This medium-bodied blend amplifies the prominent cherry/currant jam notes, while easy tannins offer a successful pairing with lighter fare, including a BLT sandwich or a Cobb salad. Perfect with lunch on a Saturday.

WINE DETAILS:

  • Varietals: 45% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot
  • Alcohol: 14.5% alcohol / volume
  • pH: 3.97
  • TA: 4.8 g/L
  • Appellation: Red Mountain AVA, Washington
  • Harvest Date: October 8th-November 8th
  • Cold Soak: 3 days
  • Yeast Strain: NT-116, RP15 & BM4X4
  • Total Skin Contact: 21 days
  • Malolactic Fermentation: Native Malolactic, Barrel Fermented
  • Aging Program: 21 months, 27% New French Oak and 73% Neutral Oak
  • Accolades:
    • Gold Award Winner – 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 
    • Best of the NW – 2025 Gold Medal Sip Magazine
Capital Call Vintners Founders

Capital Call Vintners: Steve Bruere (left), Nikki Bruere (middle), Alan Busacca (right)

ABOUT THE WINERY:

Capital Call Vintners was born from a chance meeting between Iowa entrepreneur Steve Bruere and renowned Washington viticulturist Alan Busacca, whose shared passion for agriculture, exceptional vineyards and fine wine sparked a lasting partnership. Together, they craft expressive wines that showcase the Pacific Northwest’s world-class growing regions. Bringing their vision full circle, Steve and his wife Nikki, returned to their Iowa roots by opening The Mercantile in Cumming, Iowa.

Cashflow is one of the portfolios at Capital Call Vintners, showcasing great wine that is born from a harmonious marriage of soil, climate, and grape. The unique label designs in the Capital Call portfolio convey each wine’s personality while fostering curiosity and excitement, and encouraging aficionados to explore the full range of our diverse portfolio. Every detail is designed to spark joy and celebrate the fun-filled adventure of grape-growing and winemaking. Learn more here.

BTL-sandwich-table-blogBLT with Bacon Tomato Jam

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 slices white bread, toasted
  • ½ cup mayonnaise, divided
  • ½ cup tomato bacon jam, divided
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked crispy, divided
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, divided
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced, divided

DIRECTIONS:

  1. On one side of each slice of toast, spread a tablespoon of mayonnaise.
  2. To four of the slices of toast, add 2 tablespoons of tomato bacon jam on top of the mayonnaise.
  3. Top the tomato bacon jam with 2 slices of bacon, a few leaves of Romaine lettuce, and 2-3 tomato slices.
  4. Cover with a slice of the remaining four slices of toast, mayonnaise side down. Repeat to make the other three sandwiches.

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© Recipe courtesy of Amanda Rettke of I Am Homesteader – All Rights Reserved.

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