Palate

On the palate, luxurious flavors of wild strawberry and ripe red fruit dominate, gliding across rich, velvety tannins. Though beautifully plush and concentrated, the finish offers lovely grip and energy, with grenadine flavors commingling with hints of herbs, desert air, and pink peppercorns.

Growing Conditions

2018 offered near-perfect growing conditions from bud-break until the end of harvest.

Harvest

After a warm April, and an early bud break, May and June turned cool, providing ample time to prune the vines through careful shoot selection. July and August brought a return to classically warm Washington weather, without any noteworthy heat stress. From the beginning of September onwards, the weather was ideal for harvest, with no rain, and sunny days with temperatures ranging from the high-70s the low 80s. A slightly warmer than average year overall, 2018 was an exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon vintage, yielding impeccably balanced wines with depth, energy, and beautiful fruit intensity.