Cabernet 14
A Classic that we are down to our last few cases of...
Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec
Vineyards: 100% Obelisco
Alcohol: 14.7% vol.
Tasting Notes: Dark purple, red color. Dry, yet fruity nose full of dark berries, cherry, blackberries, with accents of spices like basil, and white pepper, followed by slight floral aromas of roses and eucalyptus. On the palate this wine is full, rich and diverse yet dances on the tongue, led by fruit like blackberry, plum, and boysenberry. The fruit tannin blends nicely with notes of Mediterranean spices, clove, basil, cola, and hints of coffee. The mouth feel is full and complicated with flavors changing from front to back with a little bit of zing. Nicely balanced acids and tannins remind you of its’ Red Mt. origins and allows the flavors to linger.
Cellaring: Because it is made from Red Mountain grapes this wine should age well for the next 15 to 18 years. Because it is mostly Obelisco fruit it is ready to go at any time.
Production: all the fruit for this wine is from Obelisco Vineyard. The high density planting yields smaller berries, which contribute to the concentrated flavors, yet the fruit from this vineyard always makes wines with luxurious tannins and mouth feel. Combine this with 20 months in 30% new oak and you get a wine that invitingly combines great fruit and oak.
Harvest notes: 2014 was another excellent, yet hotter weather vintage in Washington State. Yields seemed to be on the average at Obelisco Vineyard close to 3.8T per acre. Harvest was on average sooner than years past
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| Vintage | 2014 |
| Varietal | Cabernet |
| Appellation | Red Mountain |
| Vineyard | Obelisco Estate |
| Designation | Obelisco Estate |
| Harvest Date | 09/15/2014 |
| Alcohol | 14.70% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 03/15/2016 |
Obelisco Estates Vineyard - Red Mountain
Characteristics
- Elevation: 762-871 feet
- Acres: 30
- Scooteney silt loam
- Warden silt loam
The main 30 acre vineyard, designed and planted for the sole purpose of producing intensely complex, elegant and rich red wines, is located on the southwest facing slope bathed in sunlight throughout long daylight hours, with cool nights and the moderating effect of the Yakima River below. Obelisco Estate vineyard is perfectly situated to grow world class grapes noted for their structure, acidity and intense varietal character. The vineyard is one of the most intensely planted vineyards in the Northwest.
The vineyard is located in the Red Mountain terrior which is known for some of the best growing conditions for Bordeaux varietals in North America. The unusual soil depths and ideal cumulative maturation time are un-matched in Washington.
Doug Long
Doug Long, one of the founders of Obelisco Estate lost his battle with Leukemia after a long fight in 2017. To all who knew him, he was an inspirational, warm, loving, welcoming, and gracious influence in their lives. Doug truly loved life and had passion rarely seen for his greatest loves. The first of which was his family, followed by his love of producing world-class wine. It was Doug’s goal to spread joy and a zest for life through wine. He knew that a special bottle of wine could make any occasion special. The enthusiasm he showed for all of his endeavors in wine and for the Obelisco Vineyard on Red Mountain mirrored his approach to life. His legacy will live on in all those he touched, the winery he created, and the good memories. His message is etched onto many Obelisco Estate bottles and that message is to “Celebrate Life”.
