Avennia
Justine
Yakima Valley
2023
Vintage
Varietal
Grenache
Where it is, October 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2026-2029), within the full drinking arc.
The ‘23 Justine.
Avennia Justine 2023 is a Yakima Valley Southern Rhône-style blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah.
Tasting note
Dark raspberry, Alpine strawberry, tangerine peel, herbs, meadow flowers, and slate lead into a dense palate of dark red fruit, dried herbs, and peppered cured meat.
The 2023 vintage
The 2023 Justine was released in September 2025 after 18 months in neutral puncheons.
About Avennia
The blend is 63% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, and 12% Syrah from Upland, Kiona Heart of the Hill, and Oldfield vineyards; it used 20% whole cluster and native fermentation in concrete.
From the cellar: pair with
Rosemary lamb
The wine's dried-herb, peppered-meat, and dark-fruit profile is well suited to herb-roasted lamb.
Duck confit
Dense texture and dark red fruit can meet duck's richness, while tangerine-peel detail keeps the pairing lifted.
Lentil and mushroom stew
Slate, dried herbs, and savory cured-meat notes complement earthy lentils and mushrooms.
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Frequently Asked
What is Avennia Justine 2023?
It is a Yakima Valley Southern Rhône-style blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah.
What is the 2023 blend?
It is 63% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, and 12% Syrah.
What does Justine 2023 taste like?
The producer notes dark raspberry, strawberry, tangerine peel, dried herbs, flowers, slate, and peppered cured meat.
When should Avennia Justine 2023 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2024-2033. Within that arc, the peak window is 2026-2029. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.