Nose
Aromas of Cedar, cassis and
blackberry fill the nose.
Palate
Dark fruit (Plum and black cherry) dance with exotic spice on the palate. The lingering finish is lengthy dark cherry in a framework of ripe but firm tannins.
Growing Conditions
2011 started with much cooler temperatures than normal and up until late summer we were still behind in terms of growing
degree days. A late warm spell saved the season and brought the much
needed ripening. We chose extended hang time which made for some
incredible flavors without any unripe characters. Even the late ripening
Cabernet Sauvignon made it through perfectly ripe and full of complex
flavors. 2011 shows incredible –all the finished wines show very fine
natural acidities and perfectly balanced fruit and spice characters with
plenty of Washington terroir. Traditionally our Malbec has been used as a blending component in our other
varietals, the 2011 was distinct enough to stand alone as a varietal bottling.
Harvest
2011 will certainly go down in the history books! We didn’t harvest any
grapes in September! We harvested reds as much as 2-3 weeks earlier
than average.
Bottling
July 2, 2013
Aging
18 months in 40% New Oak; 80 % French Oak and 20% American Oak
