Nose
This wine opens with aromas of spice, black cherries and
chocolate.
Palate
The nose leads to a bold and sleek palate that shows
terrific depth of black fruits, cocoa and vanilla flavors. It is
a bold, complex wine that culminates in a seductive finish
Growing Conditions
e 2015 vintage was one of the warmest growing seasons on record in Washington. Warm temperatures continued through the spring and summer, moderating slightly into fall and extending an early harvest. Overall, 2015 saw very favorable growing conditions, producing optimal ripening across varieties and yielding outstanding wines throughout the region.
Source vineyard: Beverly Vineyard, planted in 1994, is a low-yielding
vineyard tucked away on a gently sloping hill overlooking
the Columbia River at Sentinel Gap. The bare, sandy soils and south facing slope create the
perfect terroir for crafting exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon.
The balance between daytime and nighttime temperatures
during the ripening period help to concentrate aromatics
and enhance complexity. The region’s low rainfall yields concentrated fruit with
depth and varietal expression.
Winemaking
Fruit was handpicked at the peak of ripeness, destemmed,
sorted and placed into stainless steel tanks. A twice-daily
pumpover regime was used to extract color and flavors. The grapes were cold-soaked for two days prior to
fermentation to help extract color and flavor from the grape
skins without extracting too much tannin.
Aging
Lots were kept separate and placed into 40% new French
oak barrels. Aging occurred for 18 months, with blending
happening just prior to bottling.
