Item Number: 6429 UPC: 0721354970015

Country: USA
Region: Washington Sub Region: Columbia Valley
Appellation/AVA: Walla Walla Valley
Vintage: 2010
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Case Production: 1,760
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Total Acidity: 6.2
pH: 3.71
Vineyard Sources: This Cabernet Sauvignon reflects the diversity of terroir in the Walla Walla Valley from vineyards planted in: wind-blown loess (Estate Seven Hills & Loess), ice age flood silts (Pepper Bridge & Va Piano), river rock (Yellow Jacket), and fractured basalt (Estate Ferguson Ridge). These prestigious vineyards are all Certified Sustainable and Certified Salmon Safe

Vintage Notes: A cool and wet spring set the stage for a later than normal bud break with a light set during bloom in June. In July lower than normal berry weight growth contributed to significantly lower yields. Veraison was delayed, right in line with the cool 1999 growing season, one of Washington’s star vintages. A prolonged and welcome Indian summer delivered higher than normal temperatures and sunshine during all of October. Higher natural acidity, longer hang-time and concentrated fruit from low yields resulted in brilliant color, flavor intensity and overall balance.

Winemaking Notes: Each lot was hand harvested ripe and gently crushed into 1.5 ton stainless steel fermenters. Gentle handling of the fruit through hand punch downs and gravity assisted movements were utilized throughout the entire winemaking process. The wine was cleanly racked to 100% small French oak barrels, 40% new, with five rackings over 22 months.

Tasting Notes: This wine is a blend of six prestigious vineyard sites representing four unique soil types in the Walla Walla Valley. Its old world structure, dense dark fruit flavors and elegant tannins exemplify the best of Walla Walla. With an elegant, old world structure, this sophisticated Cabernet shows pretty aromas of dark fruit, earth, and baking spices. A robust core of blackberry and plum with notes of current and sweet tobacco are framed with polished tannins on a rich, harmonious finish.

(88-90)pts (2011 vintage) Wine Advocate 6/2013
"Moving on to the reds, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) has outstanding potential, with pretty, perfumed aromatics, medium body, good acidity and moderate depth and length. I wouldn't expect this to make old bones, but a solid 8-10 year drink window should be appropriate. Drink now-2021."