March 9, 2023 - Brook & Bull Cellars

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The Non-Cellar Committee held an exciting event in honor of terrific wine and Women's History Month.

We proudly feature Ashley Trout, Owner and Winemaker at Brook & Bull Cellars. Ashley began her wine making career at the young age of 18, travelling the world to learn how to make the best wine and improve communities. She's worked in Mendoza, Argentina and has been involved in wineries in Walla Walla since 1999. Brook & Bull is her third winery

Ashley also owns a second label, Vital Winery, a non-profit, with proceeds supporting vineyard and winery workers in Walla Walla and providing access to affordable healthcare.

Wines:

  • 2022 Rosé

    • 40% Syrah, 35% Mourvèdre, 23% Counoise, 2% Cinsault

    • Peach, guava and mango pop out of the glass. This rosé turned out more tropical than other vintages and we’re loving it. Chopped pineapple and hints of mandarin and pear juice, head into the slightest hints of rose petals. A crisp, refreshing, totally dry rosé.

  • 2020 The Silent Ode

    • 55% Cabernet Franc, 18% Petit Verdot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Malbec

    • Cherries, Shishito peppers and cocoa nibs launch this blend, trailed by currants, cardamom, leather and blackberries. Sturdy tannins give the mouthfeel and finish a rich and long-lasting presence as well as great structure. Showcasing the underbelly of the classic Bordeaux varieties with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot at the forefront.

  • 2020 The Deviant

    • 68% Cabernet Franc, 32% Petit Verdot

    • Violets and rocks. Branches and leather, oranges, cardamom, tar and rust. Lavender, sumac with a beautiful grip of tannins. Pipe tobacco, ocean brine and desert-this wine spans the globe of smells.

  • 2019 Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon

    • 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

    • Cranberries and caramel punch this cabernet sauvignon to a fun start. Flint, cotton candy, vetiver, fig, red apple skin and plum take it to a long, structured finish. This is a fantastic food pairing wine.

  •  2020 Reserve Malbec

    • 100% Malbec

    • Walla Walla AVA

    • Cigar and plums, brambleberry pie, all kinds of blackberry, raspberry, huckleberry, the works. 1985 cherry coke with caper berries, leather and lemon. This wine is one of the most tactile B&B has ever made with tannins, mid-palate chewiness, acid, it's all there.