2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
51WEEKS WINEMAKING
Destiny Ridge Vineyard Columbia Valley
Destiny Ridge Vineyard has silty loam soil on the north side of the Columbia River Gorge, east of where the rugged gorge begins to round out. This location receives constant wind and is perched several hundred feet above the river. The combination of silty loam soil and windy conditions keeps the canopy of the vineyard short and leads to concentrated, thick-skinned Cabernet Sauvignon berries. We ferment in small lots and vary the treatments to tease out complexity from the fruit. One tank was pressed at dryness, and the other was allowed to rest on the skins for a 45-day extended maceration. This approach retains the dark berry and spicy fruit flavors while layering in considerable texture that allows this wine to age gracefully in the bottle for many years.
TASTING NOTES AS OF OCTOBER, 2024:
Aromas of cocoa, bell pepper, blackberry, fruit leather, and dried blueberry. Palate of toasty oak, blackberry, black tea, cocoa brownie, and currant.
VINEYARD INFORMATION:
- Soil: Silty loam
- Elevation: 850 feet
- Hand harvested October 15, 2020
WINEMAKING INFORMATION:
- 4 day cold soak
- Destemmed
- 22 day maceration
- Barrel aged for 13 months
- 33% new American oak
pH: 3.93
TA: 5.7 g/L
Alcohol: 14.3%
