Nose

While the first swirl offers enticing red fruit aromas of plum, raspberry, and Bing cherry, as it opens up, deeper elements of blackberry and cassis are revealed, along with hints of savory bay leaf, juniper berry, graphite, and crushed rocks.

Palate

On the palate, this wine is classically structured, with a lush entry and expansive, mouth-filling tannins framing the voluptuous red and black fruit flavors. As it draws to a close, hints of sarsaparilla, vanilla and cream emerge, mingling with the rich blackberry flavors for a long, resonant finish.

Growing Conditions

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

Harvest

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 to 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

Winemaking

Made from old-vine blocks planted in 1994, 1998, and 2003. Fermented in small, open-top stainless bins, with daily punch-downs by hand.

Aging

20 months oak aging, 72% new oak, 28% neutral oak, 100% French Oak.