Nose
The 2014 Crowdsourced Cabernet
Sauvignon has a delicate nose of tobacco,
dried herbs, bright cherries and anise.
Palate
On the
palate, the wine develops warm blueberry
pie flavors and a silky texture with dark
chocolate and toffee undertones. It finishes
with a bright, elegant and refined texture.
Growing Conditions
After warmer than average 2012 and 2013 vintages, 2014 in Eastern
Washington was one of the warmest seasons in decades with favorable
temperature conditions extending into fall. Overall, 2014 was a pleasant growing season; ripening was excellent for
all varieties in all locations.
Source vineyard: The handpicked fruit is sourced from Columbia Crest Estate vineyard
located in the Horse Heaven Hills. The balance between warm daytime temperatures and cooler evenings
helps concentrate aromatics and enhance complexity. The appellation’s low rainfall yields concentrated fruit with depth and
varietal expression.
Harvest
Grapes were hand-picked at night. They were then destemmed, optically
sorted and crushed to a French oak tank.
Winemaking
Cold soaking on the skins for 4 days extracted soft tannins, intense color
and complexity. During primary fermentation the juice was frequently racked and
returned to create softer tannins and complex texture.
Aging
The wine aged 16 months in 30% new oak barrels.
