Region: Woodward Canyon, Cabernet Sauvignon “Old Vines” 2014

Varietal: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot

Tasting notes: This 2014 Washington State “Old Vines” Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes that were planted in the early 1970’s. One of the state's best bottles year after year, this delivers herb, blackberry, woodspice and vanilla bean aromas. The palate is tightly wound and impeccably balanced, with a mixture of fruit and barrel flavors that show depth. Made with the future in mind, it will be best from 2025–2032.

Producer: This 2014 Washington State “Old Vines” Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes that were planted in the early 1970’s. One of the state's best bottles year after year, this delivers herb, blackberry, woodspice and vanilla bean aromas. The palate is tightly wound and impeccably balanced, with a mixture of fruit and barrel flavors that show depth. Made with the future in mind, it will be best from 2025–2032.

Vineyard and Winemaking: From late September through mid-October, the old block grapes were harvested by hand from Champoux Vineyard (55%) and Sagemoor Vineyard (41%) located on two very distinct benches above the Columbia River. The petit verdot was harvested from Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard (4%). The wine was fermented in 2000 liter stainless steel tanks and was punched down two times per day.  Average fermentation was between seven and ten days.  After pressing and racking, the various lots were moved to new French barrels for aging and maturation.  In early summer of 2016 the wine was racked from barrel, assembled and bottled in early July.