2020 Estate Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon
Walla Walla Valley
Our oldest block cabernet sauvignon, grown on shallow basalt terraces, produces average yields of less than two tons per acre. Our efforts toward sustainable wine growing began in 2004 and are clearly improving the grapes and wine
from the Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard. All grapes were harvested by hand and sorted prior to crushing. This wine was fermented with Woodward Canyon native yeast, and it was punched down two times per day. After pressing and settling, this wine went directly to new French oak barrels for additional aging and maturation. This is the sixth vintage of our Walla Walla Valley Estate Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley
Bottling Date
May 13, 2022
Alcohol %
14.6
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This wine is deep purple in color. Enticing aromas of lipstick, petal, Bing cherry, and notes of leather and candle wax integrate perfectly. Flavors of dried leaves and crushed basalt meld with dark fruit flavors in the mouth. While one could enjoy it now, it will benefit from additional cellaring and should continue to develop for ten years or more with proper storage. Store and serve at cellar temperature.
Vineyard Notes
Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard
Established in 1976, Woodward Canyon is currently the western most vineyard in Walla Walla Valley AVA, roughly 15 miles west of Walla Walla Washington. The 41 vineyard acres planted and several more acres of green belts support native species such as western juniper, ponderosa pine, western sage brush, arrow leaf balsam root, and perennial wild-flowers. Ritzville silt loam over fractured basalt, slope 15-18%. 750-850ft elevation. Managed by Woodward Canyon Winery.
Production Notes
86% new French oak, 20 months
Fermented with native yeast
Winemaker Notes
Varietal Composition | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Food Pairing Notes
Pair with shepherd's pie or shish kabobs.
Production
Case Production | 168 cases