Spicy plum and blackberry on the nose, with zesty spice and coffee adding
complexity. The deep, intense color shows dark sweet cherries and sage in
round and complete flavors. This is a serious wine in a traditional style with
a lush and persistent finish that has layers of finesse and focus.
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Wine maker notes
2008 was the best year we have experienced for Cabernet Sauvignon from
our estate vineyard. Due to a cooler spring and summer, we cut back tons
per acre by thinning and dropping clusters. This vineyard management
allowed for more even ripening leading to perfect maturity. The late harvest
date, about two weeks later than “normal” allowed for maximum fruit
intensity and flavors. We fermented with 796 yeast, and after fermentation
aged the wine for five months in oak barrels. The 2008 Cabernet
Sauvignon was bottle unfined in June 2009.
Technical notes
BLEND/VINEYARD INFO
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot
85% Badger Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
10% Pleasant Vineyard Merlot, Columbia Valley
5% Badger Mountain Vineyard Merlot, Columbia Valley
