2019 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Walla Walla Valley
2019 was a warm and dry vintage where we saw higher crop yields than the previous vintage. Clone 4, clone 6, and clone 8 Cabernet Sauvignon, and clone 2 of Petit Verdot were thinned to ensure even ripening. The crop yields ranged from 2.1 tons to 2.6 tons per acre. All grapes were harvested by hand and sorted prior to crushing. This wine was fermented in 2000 liter stainless steel tanks and gently punched down twice a day. After pressing and settling, this wine went directly to French chateau barrels for additional aging and maturation.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley
Vineyard Designation
Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard
Bottling Date
June 30, 2021
Alcohol %
14.8
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine is dark red with enticing aromas of Christmas fruit cake, and notes of graham. An elegant but firm mouthfeel begins with plum, herbs, and a slight olive character that finishes with baking spice and graphite/pencil. The forward tannins and oak integrate beautifully with generous fruit. The wine shows great proportion and is quite sophisticated.
Vineyard Notes
Established in 1976, Woodward Canyon is the westernmost vineyard in Walla Walla Valley AVA, roughly 15 miles west of Walla Walla Washington. There are 41 vineyard acres planted and several more acres of green belts that support native species such as western juniper, ponderosa pine, western sagebrush, arrowleaf, balsamroot, and perennial wildflowers. Ritzville silt loam over fractured basalt, slope 15-18%, 750-850ft elevation. Managed by Woodward Canyon. All grapes are Salmon Safe certified, as is the wine.
Production Notes
All grapes were harvested by hand and sorted prior to crushing. This wine was fermented in 2000 liter stainless steel tanks and gently punched down twice a day. After pressing and settling, this wine went directly to French chateau barrels for additional aging and maturation.
Food Pairing Notes
Pairs well with braised oxtail or beef cheeks.
Other Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Woodward Canyon. 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot