2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

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The Appellation

The Columbia Valley is Washington’s largest viticultural region, and currently encompasses seven separate appellations. The vineyard from which we purchased these grapes is located near Mattawa, WA, in the newest of these appellations, The Wahluke Slope. Generally, the climate east of the Cascades is dryer and much warmer than that of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. With the assistance of irrigation, these growing conditions are ideal for Bordeaux varietals, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Although some of the warmer vineyard sites in Oregon’s Rogue Valley produce excellent Cabernet and Merlot grapes, the quality of these same grape varietals produced in Eastern Washington’s Columbia Valley is generally more predictable, as the hot, dry climate assures consistently ripe fruit. For that reason, we have chosen to build our Cabernet and Merlot program around grapes grown in this part of the Pacific Northwest.

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

Our 2003 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a delicious, full-bodied wine with complex flavors suggestive of dark berries and plums. Upon opening, the wine features a delicate nose with attractive hints of vanilla that extend to the palate. Nuances of black cherries and coconut grace a long, lingering finish. The medium tannic structure will enhance suppleness and complexity as the wine ages. This wine is a natural with hearty dishes, such as steaks, roasts, and big pasta dishes in rich tomato sauces.

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