Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon100%
Region Horse Heaven Hills
Soil Silty loam, Windblown sand and silt over basalt bedrock
Elevation 305.0 meters
Orientation South-Facing
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Andrews Family Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills
Grape Clone Clone 8
Vine Age older blocks (planted 1998 and 2003)
Oak Aging 23 months
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Oak Types French
Closure Cork
Production Volume 3,000 bottles
Bottles3,000
Tasting Notes
Nose: crème de cassis, redcurrants, smoked tobacco, lead pencil shavings, dark chocolate, blackberries, espresso, cedar
Palate: black cherry, cigar box, orange citrus, smooth, supple, mineral
Food Pairing grilled beef, ribeye steak, lamb, duck, venison, game meats, beef short ribs
Critics Ratings Decanter: 96 points
Decanter96 points
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Horse Heaven Hills, Washington, USA
Email
Owner
Jeff Andrews
Cellarmaster
Raymon McKee