2020 Cabernet Sauvignon

SMELLS LIKE: dark chocolate, green peppercorn, pomegranate, sweet tobacco

TASTES LIKE: baking spices, fig paste, black currant, black cherry, cocoa

MOUTHFEEL: generous and well-rounded with a long, expressive finish

DRINK WITH: rich, grilled meats, spaghetti bolognese, charcuterie, pizza

The growing season began with a mild and dry winter. An abundance of high winds and precipitations in the spring prompted a record year for local crops and early bloom in the beginning of June. We only saw a few days over 100 degrees throughout the entire summer, giving the grapes plenty of comfortable hang time all the way through early fall. We were fortunate that the smoke from the California and Oregon wildfires was only detected in one or two varietals and was not significant enough to influence our winemaking styles in any way. Overall, the season was idyllic and produced well balanced, complex wines with beautiful acidity and richness.

100% estate, sustainably farmed

Founding member of VINEA

VARIETALS: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

ESTATE VINEYARDS: 39% Pepper Bridge, 21% Seven Hills, 19% Goff, 17% Octave, 4% Summit View

APPELLATION: 100% Walla Walla Valley

OAK PROGRAM: 95% French, 5% American; 35% New, 65% Neutral

HARVEST DATES: 9/30 –  10/14/2020

FINISHED ALCOHOL: 14.5%

PRODUCTION: 3,075 cases