Palate
Bright blueberry and cherry aromas
drift over a deep mocha nose.
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.
Appellation/Vineyards:
Destiny Ridge– Horse Heaven Hills
Spring Creek–Yakima
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
January 27th & 28th, 2013.
Winemaking
Grapes are selected from vineyards throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley. Fermented in small lots using traditional techniques.
Aging
Linen is aged for 16 months in small oak barrels then
thoughtfully blended.
Food Pairing
Juicy
baskets of blueberry, raspberry and
Marion berry lead into flavors of spice
box and chocolate. Hints of cedar
and cigar mingle with blackberry and
just a hint of cigar on the finish
