Donedei Wines

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting notes: A beautifully elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is luscious and assertive without being overpowering. Dark cherry and spice are evident as well as espresso and plum. The silky mouthfeel is complemented by lingering smooth tannins that lead to a long lovely finish. An exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon to complement food or on its own. Should age very well but is enjoyable now.

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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 23 months before bottling. An additional 9 months of bottle age was given to this wine prior to release.

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76% Cab Sauv and 13% Merlot

Ciel du Cheval - Red Mountain
Elephant Mountain - Yakima Valley

440

50% French, 50% American, 60% neutral, 40% new

13.5%

.62

3.60

unfiltered/unfined, free run

Welcome

Donedei is a small boutique winery located outside Olympia, WA, founded in 1997. Total production is between 750-1000 cases per year, depending on the whims of nature.

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Donedei Wines
P.O. Box 7755
Olympia, WA 98507

360-264-8466
(Visit by Appointment Only)

Carolyn Lakewold chosen for Force Majeure Vineyards (previously known as Grand Reve Vintners) Collaboration Series

Donedei winemaker Carolyn Lakewold has been chosen by Force Majeure Vineyards (previously known as Grand Reve Vintners) to participate in a collaborative winemaking project utilizing fruit from renowned vineyard Ciel du Cheval, located in the famed Red Mountain AVA. Known for her powerfully elegant wines, Carolyn produced the only Merlot in the series. A "dream team" of Washington winemakers was carefully selected to work with the fruit farmed specifically for this exclusive project. The winemakers include Ben Smith of Cadence, Mark McNeilly of Mark Ryan Winery, Ross Mickel of Ross Andrew Winery, and Chris Gorman of Gorman Winery. Available in extremely limited quantities, the wines showcase the finesse, balance and complexity of Ciel du Cheval fruit. Read more...

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To Visit the Winery:
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Mailing Address:
Donedei Wines
P.O. Box 7755
Olympia, WA 98507