Donedei Wines

2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting notes: A bold yet extremely elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. The dark fruit finishes to a lovely smooth long lasting mouth feel. Extremely dense with chocolate, dark cherry and spice. This elegant Cabernet Sauvignon's tannins are present but not overpowering. Enjoyable now, this wine should age well into the future.

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 24 months before bottling. An additional 10 months of bottle age was given to this wine prior to release.

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80% cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc

Ciel du Cheval - Red Mountain
Elephant Mountain - Yakima Valley

340

40% French, 60% American, 40% new, 60% neutral, Demptos, Saury

13.5%

.65

3.50

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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Call 360-264-8466

Mailing Address:
Donedei Wines
P.O. Box 7755
Olympia, WA 98507