Palate
This Cabernet has extreme concentration filled with layers
of ripe vibrant black fruit which is rich and bold while
maintaining its refined beauty.
Growing Conditions
The 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: Stone Tree Vineyard graces the beautiful Wahluke Slope. The
flat agricultural site allows for viticulture uniformity in plant
vigor and ripening while the vine roots tap into the mineral rich under layer, adding to the grapes’ character. Hot summer days and warm evenings complement the rocky
sandy loam soil of this low yielding vineyard site. Irrigation was applied judiciously to create concentrated
varietal expression.
Harvest
Fruit was handpicked at the peak of ripeness, destemmed,
sorted and placed into stainless steel tanks for primary
fermentation.
Winemaking
Twice-daily pumpovers during fermentation occurred for 6-10
days to aerate the wine and enhance aromatics and bouquet.
Aging
Lots were kept separate and placed into 45% new French oak
barrels for malolactic fermentation. Aging occurred for 19
months, with blending happening just prior to bottling.
