Silver Medal of Excellence for the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver Medal of Excellence for the 2008 Pepper Bridge Merlot
Bronze Medal of Excellence for the 2007 Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Bronze Medal of Excellence for the 2006 CV Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - Rated Excellent
This richly extracted wine, inky deep in color, fills the senses with aromas of ripe dark plum and loganberry preserves, and teases the palate with balanced flavors of the fruits. As it opens further, the scent of soft cedar and new leather mingle with the fruit, bringing thoughts of summer eves or winter nights.
The tannins and acid assure longevity, yet the wine is ready to drink now. Best decanted, or poured and left to stand half an hour, it will make a feast of grilled or roasted meats. Whether paired with the elegance of steak or rack of lamb drizzled with a shallot/merlot reduction, or the simple delight of a juicy sirloin burger with sautéed onion, the 2009 Merlot will exceed even your expectations.
Tech notes: This wine was aged 17 months in new American oak and neutral French oak.
Cases produced 75
Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine frequently blended with other wines to a achieve a more pleasing aroma, mouth-feel or flavor. The Bordeaux blends from France are an example. Sometimes, however, a Cabernet comes along that has the Character to stand alone
Such is the case of our newly released Cabernet Sauvignon! A blend of perfectly-ripened grapes from three noted Washington vineyards: Pepper Bridge (29%),Bacchus (29%)and Mirage (42%), this wine is richly redolent of ripe bramble berries and dark Washington cherries. The fine but firm tannins indicate the aging potential while promising present pleasure in the lingering finish
Cases produced - 170
Chardonnay: oaked or not oaked? While we enjoy both styles, for this vintage we opted once again to age it for 8 months in stainless steel and then finished it off in neutral French oak for 2 months before bottling. In the glass, it sparkles without bubbles and entices wit its soft golden straw color.
On the nose the wine initially shows hints of pineapple and mixed tropical fruits, followed by light notes of citrus. On the palate, this elegant wine displays traditional Chardonnay characteristics of pineapple, mango and a hint of green apple. The texture is like liquid silk flowing over the tongue, allowing the flavors to linger in a long, smooth finish.
This is a lovely, balanced wine sure to please any Chardonnay drinker.
Cases produced - 50
As a minstrel softly strums, a brooding Byronic hero gazes into the embers of a dying fire and swirls a glass of bold, dark wine. He inhales the heady aromas of leather, blackberry, vanilla and pencil shavings while thoughtfully swirling his glass and pondering the future. A sip, and the solid tannins grip his taste buds as the wine fills his mouth with delight.
He sighs. His companion smiles in agreement. Refilling their glasses, they contemplate the pleasures awaiting them. Petit Verdot!
Pricing for the 2008 Cab, 2009 Merlot from the Pepper Bridge and Bacchus Vineyards and Petit Verdot is $36 per bottle with a 10% case discount. Pricing for our 2009 Columbia Valley Chardonnay is $16 per bottle with a 10% case discount