Varietal Composition

75% Cabernet Sauvignon 16% Cabernet Franc 9% Merlot

Vineyard Sources

Artz Vineyard Ciel du Cheval – Red Mountain Alder Ridge – Horse Heaven Hills Elephant Mountain – Yakima Valley

Cases Produced

360

Barrel Treatment

60% French, Demptos & Seguin Moreau 40% American, Demptos

Alcohol

13.5%

Total Acidity

.64

pH

3.64

Filtration

Unfiltered/unfined

Production
After harvest, these grapes were cold-soaked for 3-4 days depending upon lot. The wine was fermented to dryness after inoculation with a proprietary yeast blend. One hundred percent free-run juice was then added to barrel, where it was aged for approximately 32 months before bottling. An additional 3 months of bottle age was given to this wine prior to release.

Tasting Notes
Rich and opulent, this Cabernet Sauvignon possesses great strength, complexity, and integration. Round, black-fruit flavors of blackberry and black cherry are nicely balanced with smooth tannins and a long, supple finish. Truly a hedonistic wine for the senses! Enjoyable now, this wine will continue to age gracefully for 10-15 years.